April's Ezine is focused on Community Commitments that our company is involved in this Spring. The next time we visit this topic again will be in November.
Participate in the monthly Caption Contest and get your home prepared for the next earthquake.
Next month's topic: "May is National Remodeling Month"
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Questions to Ask Your Designer or Builder's Past Clients
It's been said that the best indicator of the future is the past. This is especially true when
it comes to remodeling professionals. You'll want to choose a builder that is responsible,
dependable, and does high quality work.
Request references and speak to those clients that have worked with the builder in the past.
Here's a list of questions you should consider asking. [more]
it comes to remodeling professionals. You'll want to choose a builder that is responsible,
dependable, and does high quality work.
Request references and speak to those clients that have worked with the builder in the past.
Here's a list of questions you should consider asking. [more]
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Safest Small Remodeler in the Country
Video: The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) awarded Tenhulzen Remodeling the 2nd Annual SAFE Award in the category for a remodeling company with less than 50 employees.
In addition to construction safety policies, TR is also a non-smoking company, protects the home and its contents during construction and requires an annual agreement signed by all Trade Contractors.
In addition to construction safety policies, TR is also a non-smoking company, protects the home and its contents during construction and requires an annual agreement signed by all Trade Contractors.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Protecting Yourself and Your Home
Floor protection and dust barriers are certainly important in protecting you and your
home during a remodeling project. But nothing protects you and your home better than a
well-written contract.
• Always get agreements in writing!
A thorough contract protects you and your builder....[more]
• Detail the work to be done
Be as specific as possible when specifying the builder's scope of work....
• Detail the work NOT to be done
If you are coordinating a large project....
• Discuss the procedure for changes
It's been said that “Nothing is constant but Change”....
• If there's something you don't understand, ask questions!
Your contract is an important component of....
• Include the payment terms of the project
Payment schedules are usually....[more]
home during a remodeling project. But nothing protects you and your home better than a
well-written contract.
• Always get agreements in writing!
A thorough contract protects you and your builder....[more]
• Detail the work to be done
Be as specific as possible when specifying the builder's scope of work....
• Detail the work NOT to be done
If you are coordinating a large project....
• Discuss the procedure for changes
It's been said that “Nothing is constant but Change”....
• If there's something you don't understand, ask questions!
Your contract is an important component of....
• Include the payment terms of the project
Payment schedules are usually....[more]
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Coping With Construction
A remodeling project is often more than just blueprints, nails, and wood. A remodeling
project involves transforming the home and working within the delicate boundaries of
family, lifestyle, possessions and privacy. Here are some helpful tips for making your
remodeling experience as stress-free as possible. [more]
• Put Safety First
Concern for the safety of your family and property is foremost on the mind of
both you and your builder. Taking positive steps to put safety first can allay fears
and bring you peace of mind.
• Maintain Lines of Communication
Remain involved in the project and its scheduling, along with decisions that are
being made. Use daily discussions as well as mandatory weekly and milestone
meetings to discuss concerns honestly and openly. Keep written records so that
both you and your builder remember what decisions were made, and when.
• Attend Mandatory Milestone Meetings
Milestone meetings are critical for evaluating construction progress and making
important decisions about the way you'll really be living in the house. They may
even be tied into your construction payment schedule.
• Take a Mini-Vacation
Coming home to strangers, dust, and noise can make even the most resolved of
homeowners feel stressed.
• Be Flexible
Usually, remodeling is a compromise between our fantasies for a perfect house
and the reality of what we can and cannot do.
• Take Lots of Photos!
Once you start living in your beautiful new home, those memories of the
construction process will begin to fade away. Keeping a journal during
construction is a great way to memorialize this special time in your family's life.
Jot down your feelings during the construction, as well as any interesting stories
to tell later! [more]
project involves transforming the home and working within the delicate boundaries of
family, lifestyle, possessions and privacy. Here are some helpful tips for making your
remodeling experience as stress-free as possible. [more]
• Put Safety First
Concern for the safety of your family and property is foremost on the mind of
both you and your builder. Taking positive steps to put safety first can allay fears
and bring you peace of mind.
• Maintain Lines of Communication
Remain involved in the project and its scheduling, along with decisions that are
being made. Use daily discussions as well as mandatory weekly and milestone
meetings to discuss concerns honestly and openly. Keep written records so that
both you and your builder remember what decisions were made, and when.
• Attend Mandatory Milestone Meetings
Milestone meetings are critical for evaluating construction progress and making
important decisions about the way you'll really be living in the house. They may
even be tied into your construction payment schedule.
• Take a Mini-Vacation
Coming home to strangers, dust, and noise can make even the most resolved of
homeowners feel stressed.
• Be Flexible
Usually, remodeling is a compromise between our fantasies for a perfect house
and the reality of what we can and cannot do.
• Take Lots of Photos!
Once you start living in your beautiful new home, those memories of the
construction process will begin to fade away. Keeping a journal during
construction is a great way to memorialize this special time in your family's life.
Jot down your feelings during the construction, as well as any interesting stories
to tell later! [more]
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Has Chicken Little visited you recently?
The sky isn’t falling, but if your home improvement dreams have been in the clouds, they are certainly well within reach now. [more]
Monday, March 1, 2010
March Newsletter
This month's E-zine links the four elements to our homes and lifestyles.
The current edition is available at:
http://www.tenhulzen.com/consumerresources/news/newsletter/770/
Click the "subscribe" button to receive Tenhulzen Remodeling's E-zine directly to your inbox.
The current edition is available at:
http://www.tenhulzen.com/consumerresources/news/newsletter/770/
Click the "subscribe" button to receive Tenhulzen Remodeling's E-zine directly to your inbox.
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