Posts by Mike Labesky

A reliable and skilled general contractor is an important component of every home construction project. There are 12 tips you can follow to choose the right contractor including the following: Develop a clear construction outline. It should include straightforward goals, expectations and budget categories.  Make a quality list before contacting anyone. For example, how do…

Choosing the wrong contractor can turn an exciting home improvement project into a nightmare. Because of this, it’s important to do your homework and carefully navigate your way through the bidding and selection process. Here are some tips below to help you choose a good general contractor for your project. 1. Do Some Research Some…

Whether you’re getting ready to build a new home or simply want to update a few rooms in your current residence, you need a general contractor. With so many options available in the industry today, how do you decide which is right for you? Consider the following four things before you sign any contracts. 1.…

Every project needs an overseer. That’s exactly what a general contractor does. You can hire an overseer, or you can do the job yourself. There are several benefits for each side. The knowledge that a professional contractor brings to your project is valuable. Understanding building codes, local construction mandates and the management of a construction…

You don’t have to increase the square footage of your home in order to increase the amount of usable space. With custom remodeling, you can make your house feel and act bigger with some smart changes. Remove a Wall An expert can assess your home’s floorplan and structural integrity and recommend if a wall can…

When you need to have some contracting work done around your home, you need to identify the exact nature of your project in order to hire the right help. Some tasks may require a specialist, while other jobs can be done by a general contractor. When you are looking for general maintenance work, minor remodeling…

Many people see attics as creepy, dingy spaces with no lighting and short ceilings. Rarely do they see them as opportunities to expand the square footage of a home. In fact, while some use attic space for storage, most people avoid the attic at all costs. However, through custom remodeling, you can gain valuable living…

When making a renovation on your home, you might find the breadth of decisions and issues to consider a bit overwhelming. There are countless choices to make, from colors to materials to styles, and sometimes projects don’t go as planned because of unexpected issues that arise. To make your project as effective and efficient as…

When you bought your current home, you probably had a checklist of criteria that included everything from the neighborhood or school and the size of the lot to the number of bedrooms and baths. Now that you’ve settled in, you notice that several areas seem lacking. A space may seem cramped or cluttered due to…

Are you planning on building a home from the ground up? Did you purchase a fixer-upper that could use tons of TLC? Or, did you decide to remodel the house you currently live in? Whatever your situation, you need to work with a great general contractor to ensure the project is completed on time and…