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Question from Robin: “I have a large family of 10 people. We are looking into building a house. Who do we contact to have house plans created into a site plan?” Okay. This is a good question because this starts with preparation. [Click and follow along with the Full Transcript] You need something to use […]

Are you getting ready for winter? Do you feel the chill out there? I do. It’s one of my favorite times of the year, and that’s Fall. Everything in the garden is starting to die off and look kinda creepy out there. It’s spooky and I really love that. And then of course, right after […]

Question from Mimi:   We installed factory painted doors that have one panel with an embedded trim of molding around the panel. Since the molding protrudes, it has become very scratched up and chipped. I understand how to fill the chips, but I want to paint the moldings with the strongest paint to endure the […]

Question from Jon The contractor doing my bathroom renovation has used gold bond Purple XP (a water-resistant drywall) as a backer for the tile in my shower. This is the Question:   Is this an accepted practice or should I be concerned? To help answer this question we’re bringing on ATC contractor, Paul Reeves with […]

A lot is happening out there with smart technology. Now, I’m not a high-tech kind of guy. I need my 10-year old granddaughter to figure out a new phone whenever I get one, so that’s where I’m at in life. I’m your host Todd Bird. This is AskTheContractors.com. Your source for local Home Improvement Pros. […]

This episode looks deeply into housing prices. We continue to see the cost of housing rise to record numbers. A lot of that has to do with land values, especially here in California. You can buy a home across the Golden State and the price will vary, but [two-by-fours] are still the same cost; sheet-rock […]

Just because people tell you something, doesn’t mean it’s true. We want to dispel some of the misconceptions about buying a home… The home-buying experience can be complicated, terrifying and littered with a lot of misunderstanding. Sometimes, it’s hard to separate fact from fiction. “You just bought that home dream home. You’ll love it. You can’t wait […]

According to a new study. 90% of Americans say they plan on tackling a home remodeling project soon. Some of you will start with a kitchen or overhaul your master bathroom. Others want to just finish off your basement and garage. Are you one of those considering a remodeling project? Before you do, it’s important […]

Welcome to AskTheContractors.com Do you have a project going on at your home? This is where we cut through it all and nail things down. That’s because we’re your Source for Local Home Improvement Pros. I’ve been a contractor well over 30 years. So if you need a contractor, you can request an estimate from […]

Question from Pam   The framers are using wood with cracks and frays. They told me that’s normal for the wood.   This is the Question: Should I require the work to be undone to replace this wood? To give you a little background. Pam’s having her home framed. This is rough framing. Her contractor […]