Remodeling 101

Remodeling 101 – Reimagining Your Yard

When we bought our current home, it came with more than a few quirks, and a lot of character. We had a vision for our dream home, but we...

Remodeling 101 – Framing and Floor Joists

With commencement of framing, the house construction got into a very exciting phase. This is when you start to get an idea of what the...

Remodeling 101 – Before The Sheetrock

Happy holidays and welcome to winter. As the weather chills and we spend more time indoors, it’s an ideal time to reflect on what has...

Remodeling 101 – Construction Begins

Greetings! I had to take a brief hiatus from blogging due to the pressing needs of initiating the construction phase of our remodel...

Remodeling 101 - Owner-Builder vs. General Contractor

We are in the phase of home remodeling where permits are about to be granted. We have been utilizing this time to source cost estimates...

Remodeling 101 - Building Permits

Since my last post when I shared the news about my planning approval, I have been very busy putting together everything needed to get a...

Remodeling 101 – Pre-Submission

First off, some good news: My planning submission was approved in three weeks without a single comment or change! I have heard and seen...

Remodeling 101 – Planning

We hope this series of posts will be helpful for anyone interested in investing in older properties and remodeling them now or in future....

Our Home Remodeling Project

After doing a series of smaller remodels over the years, we had gained enough experience and courage to venture into a whole house...