Who would have thought a new steel door on your home would recoup the most value? But, it does. According to Remodeling Magazine’s 2016 cost vs value report, you can expect to recoup nearly 90% of the cost when you sell your home, making it one of the best home improvement projects you can invest in. Exterior work on a property are also good home improvement projects that add value. This is largely because it’s all about the first impression to a potential buyer. Most will assume if the … [Read more...]
Go Green with Post & Beam
When you think of Green Living, most think about benefiting the environment. Going green also benefits homeowners by providing better durability, energy savings, water savings, and improved indoor air quality. Take a look at each of them and how they benefit you as a homeowner. Durability A green home should be a durable home that will last a long time. A durable home not only reduces energy and environmental impacts. With the durable building components homeowners will have less work and … [Read more...]
Remodeling during the Warmer Months
Spring is here! Before you know it the first day of summer, June 20th, will be upon us. While the weather is warming up and your flowers are finally blooming, have you thought about starting any home remodeling projects? If you have, now is the time to pursue them!Post and Beam Design Build is here to help you every step of the way. You might ask, “Why is summertime and ideal time to remodel?” There are many different reason but here are a few that we think are important when considering … [Read more...]
Stay Connected with Post & Beam Design/Build
Our Baltimore County remodeling and contracting company is always looking for new ways to connect with our customers. That is why we are now available on even more sites and platforms. Want to stay in the know with the latest remodels and design/ build projects we are working on? Check out the links below and follow us today! Connect with Us Online AboutMe BlogSpot Facebook Google+ Linkedin Look Up Page Muck Rack Pinterest Scoopit Storify Tumblr Twitter … [Read more...]
Steps to Keeping your Remodel on Budget!
Unfortunately, overpriced projects are becoming more and more common. With websites like Houzz and Pinterest, they give the customer beautiful ideas but with an unrealistic budget. While we all want our own over the top dream home, it is important to keep ourneeds before our wants while planning your home renovation. Following these steps, you will be able to work with your designer to plan your remodel on budget and without neglecting some you “Pinterest” ideas. Take a good look at your … [Read more...]
The Cost vs. Value of Remodeling
Before you leap into your next HGTV-inspired remodel, you may want to take a look at the value it will add to your home. Our Baltimore County design build company found this Cost vs. Value pdf by Hanley Wood (see below) helpful in evaluating home remodels and renovations. Whether you are looking at midrange projects or upscale renovations, the pamphlet gives an overview of what you can expect in terms of the value added to the house and the costs recouped for yourself and your family. Read … [Read more...]
Hiring a Remodeling Contractors vs an Architect
When you think about building the home of your dreams, you want to have a team you can trust and are confident can achieve that goal. At the same time, there are many other considerations to make, such as the scope of the project, what you want to achieve in the end result, and most especially, how much it will cost. If you have a custom project in mind, it is always best to have your plans laid out in front of you first. Who do you turn to handle that for you? Some people may choose to have an … [Read more...]
Should I Remodel or Move?
Many people often ask whether it is better to remodel their homes or move. The answer depends on your personal goals. One of the biggest reasons why someone would want to remodel their home is so that they can repurpose areas, update the fixtures and units, and improve the overall look and feel of their living space One of the things that prevents people from taking the plunge is the fact that remodeling can be expensive. That is why some consider moving to find the home of their dreams … [Read more...]
Winter Energy Savings Tips
With winter here and a possible heavy snow storm headed our way, we worry about staying warm and doing that without raising the monthly bills. By using some of these insightful tips, you and your family can live on your budget and stay warm at the same time. Open curtains and blinds during the day to let the natural heat from the sunlight warm up the rooms. Make sure all windows are shut and locked. Remember to check the seals around all windows and doors to make sure that no air is … [Read more...]
Getting Your Home Ready for the Winter
Do you come out of the winter season with heater troubles, pipe issues, and other problems at home? You may be able to avoid most of these problems by making preparations before cold weather conditions set in. Check out our “winterizing checklist,” where we cover some easy preparations you can make to be winter-ready! Working Heating System Make sure your heater is ready to keep interior spaces comfortable warm. Set the thermostat to 80 degrees just for heat testing. You should be able to hear … [Read more...]
