Setting your Porch Renovation Budget
The temperate climate is one of the great joys of living in Upstate South Carolina. This beautiful weather begs for a screen porch on your home. In fact, with a couple of strategic features (more on that below), a screen porch can be enjoyed year-round! But what does it cost to build one?
Setting your Bathroom Renovation Budget
Owners Choice tackles all the questions you have about setting a budget for your bathroom renovation.
Setting your Kitchen Renovation Budget
A kitchen renovation is at the same time the most expensive and best renovation you can do to your home. We help you navigate the areas to spend and save for your kitchen renovation.
Is the cost per square foot estimate for renovations a myth?
Can you estimate your next renovation using cost per square foot? This blog tackles that and more.
How do we price renovations? Part 2
Part two of “How we price renovations” answers two practical questions: How do you start from nothing and get the final price?” And “What is the cost structure of your renovations?”
How do we Price Renovations? (part 1)
How can my renovation quotes be so dramatically different? It’s because the goal and pricing philosophy of the contractor is often different. Our goal: the pricing should reassure you. Reassurance of what? Read the blog to find out.
The most important trait to look for in hiring a builder
It’s inevitable that problems, unforeseen issues, and misunderstandings will happen on your renovation project. The question is - do you trust your builder to solve them? We dive into how you can identify if a contractor can anticipate, address, and solve any issue that will come up during your project.
Don’t make this mistake when getting a renovation quote
When comparing renovation quotes, not all quotes are created equal. This blog breaks down the most common mistakes people make when considering multiple quotes for their renovation project.
Understanding Constructionese: Everything you need to know about change orders
Nothing sends a chill down a homeowner's spine more than when their contractor brings up a change order. We’re here to break down everything you need to know about the what, why, and how of change orders, as well as cost implications, in your renovation.
How should I budget for my renovation?
If you were to take a poll of 100 people and asked them, “How much did you spend on your renovation?” the overwhelming majority would say, “More than expected.” We walk you through tips on minimizing surprises and keeping your project costs from spiraling out of control.
The Crucial Difference between the Cost and Price of a Project
In a renovation project, understanding the difference between cost and pricepoint is the difference between a great project experience and one filled with stress, rising costs, and unmet expectations.
Ten Expectations to have Before you Renovate (Part 1)
Most of the issues we've encountered on a renovation were rooted in unmet, miscommunicated, or unrealistic expectations. With this in mind, we're tackling ten expectations you should have before you renovate.
Ten Expectations to have Before you Renovate (Part 2)
A continuation of part one, exploring healthy expectations you need to set before you begin a renovation.
Five questions you should ask before you accept a renovation quote
Not all renovation quotes are created equal. How can you know if your quote accurately reflects your goals? These are five key questions you should ask any contractor before you sign on the dotted line.
Six tips for a healthy working relationship with your builder
The most important factor in your renovation experience is your relationship with the builder. We offer six tips we’ve learned from dozens of projects to help you cultivate a healthy and efficient working relationship with your builder.