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We'll match you to four general contractors and home renovation companies. There's no cost and there's no obligation to hire anyone.

Our top recent home remodeling projects:

• Bathroom Renovation
• Basement Finishing
• Kitchen Flooring Installation
• Room Addition
• Attic Remodeling
• Sunroom Installation
• Outdoor Kitchen Construction

Whatever type of home improvement contractor you need, we can help. Our goal at ConstructionDeal.com is to help get your remodeling project done!

Reasons to Renovate:

• Improve quality of life
• Improve value of your home
• Increase home equity

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Homeowners are so much more demanding than they were generations ago. Many people want and expect the best when it comes to their house. After all, the home is where most people spend most of their life and... it is most generally their largest investment.

If you're considering a partial or complete home renovation, here are some factors to consider other than just getting what you want. Remodeling your home is not always a completely selfish act of indulgence. And, these reasons might help you convince your significant other that it's time to invest back into your home :)

Home Remodeling can:

- Increase Market Value of the house; Increase Home Equity: a home that has improvements in all the right places can be worth more. By having the house evaluated and appraised after renovation, it could be worth more than previously stated and could bump up your overall equity as well.

- Improve Comfort: along with cosmetic changes from a remodel, changes are usually made to a home to add, increase or make more efficient the insulation, heating & cooling, UV protection, ventilation, and more. The behind the scenes work on a house can make it more comfortable.

- Add Space: redesigning a kitchen, attic, basement, or adding on to those rooms can give you more room and more storage in your home.

- Improve Safety: old wiring, faulty connections, outdated products, and more will usually be replaced in remodeled rooms making the entire house safer than before. New items, such as fire sprinklers or at least fire alarms can be added. Even home security technology can be added during your renovation to make the house safe.

- Add Convenience: whenever a room is remodeled, new features and products can replace or be introduced to make the room easier to use. Lighting can be automated, new appliances can be installed, home theater speakers can be hidden, and electronic thermostats can be set up. All making it easier to use and to save you time.

- Save Energy Costs: a remodeling project can bring in new products and materials that will save you money in the long run. Simply updating to an Energy Star refrigerator, dishwasher, and installing halogen dimmable lighting can cut your energy bills in half for your kitchen renovation.

- Ease Maintenance Requirements: with today's new state-of-the-art materials (that didn't exist when your home was built) you could get a new floor, a new countertop, or new siding installation that could mean maintenance-free living. Some of the new replacement windows are easier to clean. Composite materials have been introduced in a lot of home applications and they don't need to be painted, sealed, or replaced for a very long time. Although, you'll still need to clean. Cleaning never goes away.

There are a host of other reasons to remodel your house - improved security, aesthetic appeal, having a healthier environment - but what matters is that you know you'll be taking care of your house, your family, and your investment by improving and remodeling when and where you can.

If you need to find a local home remodeler, contact ConstructionDeal.com and we'll help you find a perfect match. It's a fast, free, and easy way to find a reliable renovation contractor!

Labels: Remodeling Contractors, Renovation Contractor

Perhaps you're looking to sell your home or maybe you want to spice up the exterior of your house exterior. They say that "looks aren't everything" but then they also say that "you never get a second chance at a first impression." How the outside of your home looks truly does matter. But because it's your home, you've grown comfortable with how it looks and may not realize that it needs some help.

When family comes for the holidays, potential buyers for the first day of Open House, or friends come over for the big game, the first thing they see when they get out of their car is the front of your house. How much curb appeal does your home have?

Here are a few tips to give your home a facelift and make it the envy of the neighborhood:

House Exterior

Is your home painted? A fresh coat of paint will do wonders for the look of your home. You might even think about a new color. Does everyone on your street have white paint on their house? Consider a khaki color with white trim. I've seen a lot of houses from the 80's and 90's that were painted a flat gray -- it might be time to try a pale yellow, a tan, or switch to an ivory color to be different from all the other suburban homes.

Is it covered in vinyl siding or stucco or brick? Stale, old siding or cracking stucco can really bring down the value of your home. Nothing says 1960's Split Level like a house covered in multicolored bricks. Consider having a siding contractor come out to give you an estimate and bringing your home into the 21st century.

Shutters? If you home has large windows on the front of the house with nothing else around them, it can make the house look flat and boring. A set of shutters, in a darker/contrasting color from the house paint can make your house jump up and demand your attention. If you've got shutters, a nice new coat of paint can do amazing things.

Landscaping

The landscaping around your house means more than planting a few flowers or bushes under the windows of your home. Sometimes it means removing what's already there. Overgrowth of bushes, trees, and plants can hide your home's architecture and curb appeal. Cutting back or even removing large chunks of landscaping can open it up and breathe new life into your aging house.

Try to get landscaping that is native to your area to make sure you don't need to water or care for everything more than you normally would. People sometimes install plants, trees, and grass that doesn't belong in their state. Then, they're forced to spend more time, water, and money to maintain it. Many give up and it ends up looking worse than before they started.

Consult a lanscape architect or landscaping company to plan out your yard to really draw attention to the home's best points and pull away from areas the house is not as strong in.

New Roof

It's a drastic measure, but if you're home is in need of a new roof (you've got leaks, missing shingles, sagging roofline, etc.) it can really add to the look of your home. The great thing is that there are a host of new roofing products and materials out there that can really liven up your house. Even if you go with traditional asphalt shingles again, there are dozens of styles, textures, and colors to choose from.

Driveway, Walkways & Sidewalks

Resurfacing or replacing your asphalt or concrete surfaces can be the final touch in updating your home's curb appeal. If you're interested in going beyond just a new coat of concrete or black asphalt, consider adding a unique look to your home. Going with brick or concrete pavers, acid stained concrete, or other decorative concrete will really make your neighbors jealous and improve your home value. Click here for some info on some acid staining options.

Accessories

A new front door can really do wonders for your curb appeal. Make sure that the door fits the architecture of your house. I've seen many people try to squeeze a set of double doors onto a 2 bedroom ranch and it just makes the house look even smaller than it is. If you can't afford a new door, consider painting your door to add some spice to the front of your house.

Don't forget about updating the porch light, street light, mailbox, and house numbers. Try to get a matching style for your house architecture and also make sure that all the accessories match each other (if not an exact match, then at least the same material or color.)

If you've got fencing on either side of your home exterior, you might think about updating the wood or chain link fences or maybe adding a decorative gate.

Making adjustments to the front exterior of your home is the first, best step to improving the curb appeal as well as the value of your biggest investment. If you need to find any type of home improvement guru to help with your renovations, contact Construction Deal - - we're your resource to find a quality professional and it's free to use for all homeowners!

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What's the best way to find a quality home improvement contractor? Here's part of an article I wrote that's on our website on how to make sure you're getting the best remodeling service for your project:

"Where do I start?

The truth is... some jobs are too big, too complicated, or require too much time to handle on your own. Whether it's remodeling a kitchen, installing gutters, or electrical rewiring for your business - you'll likely need an expert.

A contractor can be a knight in shining armor when it comes to completing a home repair or remodeling project. You've heard hhorror stories connected with shady contractors and you're starting to rethink this remodel. Statistics show that the huge majority of contractors out there are honest, hard-working professionals. Most people are happy with any improvement project they undertake.

How can you protect myself and make sure I find a great contractor? Here are some tips you can follow to make sure your remodeling project goes well:

• Got License? Most states require that a contractor have a license to operate in that state. Once you find a contractor, check to see if he or she has a local contracting license to do the job. Check out our Resources Page for the State Licensing Board for your state requirements.
  

• Got References? Get at least three references from satisfied clients. And if you want to get really fanatical, go to the contractor's current job site. See if the site is messy. Are the workers taking care of the property?
  

• Got Bids? If you have the luxury, get multiple bids from several contractors. Don't always assume that the lowest bid is the best, because that contractor may be desperate for work or might cut corners on the job. But if you get contractor's from several sources, you could get a really great deal.
  

• Got it in Writing? The days of the "handshake deal" are far behind us. Get a detailed contract together and throw everything in (even if the project doesn't involve the kitchen sink!) The more you clarify, the fewer headaches you'll have if things go wrong.
  

• Got a Checking Account? Don't ever pay in cash. Can you say, "Proof of payment"? I thought you could... Keep logs of all payments (for example - 10% down, 20% by one date, another 20% by another date, final payment when work is complete) and pay with check or credit card only.

You can read the rest of the article on our Resources section on the ConstructionDeal.com website.

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Labels: Home Improvement, Remodeling Contractors, Renovation Contractor