Freelance

Experts agree that any remodeling project that brings your home up to the level of your neighbors' is a worthy...

A variance is a request made to your local jurisdiction to deviate from current zoning requirements. If granted, a variance...

Zoning regulations establish how the land can be used, either for residential, industrial, commercial, or recreational purposes, or sometimes a...

Depending on how your contract is written with the home improvement professional, either you or the contractor will be responsible...

Rather than price specific products or materials, many contractors prefer to use product allowances, an amount included in the contract...

A well-written warranty document detailing specific information should be provided and incorporated as an addendum to the construction contract. Information...

Soil and structural engineers can be particularly instrumental to a home remodeling project. An engineer can tell whether you can...

Most projects require a set of basic services. They are as follows: preliminary, or schematic, design; design development; preparation of...

Beyond having the architect create the design and the contractor implement it, both professionals have additional responsibilities. The contractor is...

Your personal needs, preferences and finances are all factors. If you've lived in your home awhile and prefer to stay...