HomeZada Remodel Tip: New Roof

HomeZada Remodel Tip New Roof

Roofs have a life span based on the quality of the roofing material and the quality of the installation. Older homes that were built 20 years ago often have a wooden “shake” roof. These wood roofs not only deteriorate quickly, but are often fire hazards. Flying embers can start quickly and fire can quickly expand over the entire roof. Replacing a roof with a new roof is usually done because the existing roof is worn out. Or there are significant number of leaks that make sense to replace the roof.

Choosing what material to use is necessary in a roofing project. Other things Read More

HomeZada Remodel Tip: New Kitchen Floor

HomeZada Remodel Library New Kitchen Floor

Sometimes your budget does not allow for a full kitchen remodel, however you can get a new and fresh look to your kitchen by installing a new kitchen floor. The key is deciding the balance of how much to invest in a new kitchen floor versus saving for a longer period of time for a larger remodel. This depends on your situation. Maybe the layout, appliances, and cabinets are in good condition, but the linoleum flooring really needs to be changed. If you feel your Read More

Hiring a Handyman 101

Hiring a Handyman

That small side table you bought and put together was one great victory. Now you want to redo the bathroom, but you have no idea where to start. We should all know how to put up drywall and fix plumbing, right?

Hiring a handyman can be one of the best decisions of your life. But the search for that perfect handyman can create a whole other set of concerns. The last thing you want is to hire someone and then have to spend more money fixing their mistakes. Read More

HomeZada Home Remodeling Tip: Living Room Furnishings

HomeZada Home Remodeling Tip living+room+furnishings

People who have a dedicated living room in their home usually have specific living room furnishings in a more formal sitting room style than the more casual everyday family room style. A living room is often used as a conversation room or gathering room when guests come to the house. It is sometimes used as a quiet reading room for members of the family because it sometimes has some great quiet space. Since Read More

Hiring a Contractor: 12 Questions to Ask a Contractor

Are you ready or thinking about some home maintenance or home improvement projects? Do you need professional assistance from a trained contractor? Here are some key questions to ask when interviewing a contractor. These questions are necessary and should be easy for any contractor to answer. If contractors cannot answer them, then it is time to interview another contractor. We also suggest you ask if all contractors have examples of their work that they can can share with you. References are also a great idea to ask for to understand how your potential contractors can work with others. These and other questions are similar to those in the following infographic detailing other related reference questions. Use technology to help understand your contractors work. Ask if you can see their work via Skype, Google Hangouts, Face time or in person.  We also like to know Read More