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21Feb2011
Aging-In-Place Remodeling
Aging-In-Place Remodeling
If you are entering your Golden Years or thinking about retirement, before you consider downsizing, assisted living, or a retirement community, consider this:
You do not have to change for your home... your home can change for you.
18Feb2011
Ten Questions to Ask Your Prospective Remodeler
- Insurance. Did they leave a copy of their insurance with you and did you call to verify that it's valid?
- Warranty. Do they have a written one year warranty?
- Payment. How much of a deposit or payment before the job is completed are they asking?
- Proposal. Have they provided you a written proposal instead of an estimate? Does it outline exactly what work will be done and when it will be done? Are all the bids based on the same specifications and materials?
- Reference. Where they able to provide you references with customer comments?
- Experience. Have you seen their work?
- Price. Is the price to good to be true?
- Credibility. Is the company have a good standing with the BBB?
- Unexpected Costs. Will the contractor keep you up to date on the project?
- Deliver. Do you feel confident that they will deliver?
4Aug2010
Are Big Home Remodels Back?
Good news in the housing sector has been hard to find of late, but recent studies show that there may be light at the end of the tunnel. The seemingly endless tumble in pricing looks to have stabilized, and it appears that both investors and prospective new homeowners may be willing to dip a toe in these warming waters. For current homeowners prepping to sell, investing in future value, or simply increasing the livability of their home, the current climate presents a unique opportunity to go ahead with large-scale remodeling projects.
28Jul2010
Home Star Passage a Gift to Homeowners
In May of 2010, the House approved the Home Star Energy Retrofit Act, a landmark bill that offers financial incentives to homeowners who make residential energy efficiency improvements. Home Star is expected to offer three benefits to the broader economy: create construction jobs, energize the housing market, and deliver monetary savings from reduced energy consumption. Passage of the bill by the Senate is the final hurdle, and this is expected sometime this year.
21Jun2010
Fisher Builders is an EPA-Certified Home Renovation Firm
Lead is an extremely hazardous material that can cause nerve disorders and hypertension in adults, and brain damage in children. Because of this, The Environmental Protection Agency has required that all home remodeling contractors be certified in the safe execution of remodeling work in homes and facilities where lead-based paint was used.
18Jun2010
Backyard Pergola in Mokena, Illinois
Backyard decks too exposed? Screened-in porches too confining? A backyard pergola is a wonderful option for enjoying the sunlight and outdoors while still staying cool and comfortable. A pergola's lattice design allows for both the passage of breezes and the providing of shade without entirely cutting off sunlight.
17Jun2010
Master Bathroom Remodel in Frankfort, IL
Home remodeling, whether in the bathroom bedroom or living room, is about personalizing living space for our clients, and we enjoy and appreciate this responsibility. For a recent master bathroom remodeling project in Frankfort, IL, the owner wanted a spacious shower, so we removed a whirlpool tub and fabricated a mud set shower base with custom tile and a recessed opening. These features gave the shower both a unique design and function ability. For this bathroom remodel, we also fabricated a corner seat and shelves. Finally, as an added touch of luxury, we installed heated floors for the comfort of the client's feet.
12Jun2010
Outdoor Living Space Project ranked in HGTV's Top 5 Patios & Deck Designs
Fisher Builders outdoor living space remodeling included a kitchen, fireplace, built-in grill, stainless refrigerator, granite bar and an eating area. In addition, a cedar pergola with ceiling fans and outdoor lighting were added to the patio.
8Jun2010
Basement Remodeling Project in Frankfort: The Wine Cellar
If you are a lover of wine and have a basement, you have come to the right place. Wine aficionados know the proper storage of good wine makes them better and can even take marginal wines and make them good. A great way to ensure that your wine is stored properly is to have a wine cellar. If you have a basement that needs finishing or just want to take your basement out of the 70's with some basement remodeling, turning it into a functional wine cellar is a great option.
