Ask The Contractors

Question from Sterling – in Georgia  Our Carport has original brick pillars and a roof attached to the house, while the concrete slab flows up with the driveway.  This is the Question: How could I build up the carport floor to keep water out? Joining me now to answer this question is Sterling. [Click to […]

Common Challenges I’ve Run Against in my nearly 40 Years of Contracting. For homeowners who plan on staying in their homes for a while, now is a great time to invest in Renovations.  The economy is thriving. Home values are increasing.And that gives you a prime opportunity to improve your home.  But if you’re starting […]

It’s my favorite part of the show because I get to answer a question from our listeners. This one’s coming from Paul in Florida. This is a great question. It might be a little confusing but I’m going to help us figure this out. Question from Paul – in Florida   I need to replace […]

…and your Independent Lifestyle. More families choosing to stay at home, renovate for aging households As the population ages, more and more homeowners are opting to stay in their homes longer. A Harvard University study said in 2017, homeowners who wanted to age at home spent $40 billion on renovating kitchens and bathrooms. In 1997, that […]

Question from “Ted” – in Sacramento  Our Landscaper is very “casual” with his business practice. There’s no actual contract. He has nothing really in print except hand-drawn diagrams with a few details, including his price.  He’s asked us to provide him with a check for $700 to buy supplies, and then we’ll schedule the work. […]

…and for more money. We always watch the data from the single-family home listings to find out which features will help sell your home, and stand out above the crowd. These are the features that can raise your medium home price.  Not only that, these can limit the days on the market. You want to […]

Question from “S” in California   We are trying to avoid a full re-siding job since the siding is in great shape. But the gable-end of our ranch faces the street, and vertical would improve the look. These are our Questions: – Can we re-side one end of a horizontally sided house with vertical siding?– […]

I love having this guy on. Troy Bird with Guild Mortgage. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has been at its lowest since February of last year. Todd: I want to give a little history lesson also. I want to go back to October 1981. What do you think the interest rate was for a […]

Glass, Toilets, Tubs, and Saunas While most home-owners don’t spend much time in our bathrooms, design experts say home buyers value bathrooms that are functional and well designed.  So, we wanted to identify some of this year’s early bathroom trends that people might look for in their search to upgrade their bathrooms. What can make […]

Quick and Easy Ideas to Spruce up your Home when the Nice Weather Arrives With Spring on the horizon, it’s time to make improvements to your indoor and outdoor spaces to prepare for guests and enjoy your Spring entertaining. Here are some project starters for you to take advantage of the beautiful weather while adding […]