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How to Survive a Bathroom Renovation
For most people, the bathroom is often the first place to look when thinking of a house renovation. Bathroom renovation is a great way to increase the resale value of your house. Aside from the kitchen, bathrooms are typically the room that gets the most attention...
Fading Exteriors Undermine Luxury Apartment Complexes
Multiple new apartment complexes built in downtown Winston-Salem have started to noticeably fade. One set of apartments in particular was framed as luxury downtown living, complete with posh accommodations and rent prices to match. The vibrant paint colors, originally...
Are Permits Required For Home Remodeling?
Not always. But this should be your starting point any time you're considering a remodel. Types of remodels that require a permit: Any remodel that is going to involve electrical or plumbing workChanges to the home's structure, including changing walls that are...
Repurposing Commercial Spaces for New Break Rooms
Commercial spaces in the midst of turnover often have different needs. This can be as straightforward as a change in the type of business occupying the space, or even upfitting the space for better accommodations. One example that's become pretty common is adding...
2 Things We’ve Observed The Construction Industry Is Missing
Most people have a limited interpretation of job site collaboration, one that is focused only on being courteous and friendly to one another but otherwise everyone is in their own box. The view seems to be, "I'm OK here in my role, and you stay over there in yours. If...
Local Construction News: The Impact of the 2021 Stimulus on Construction Projects
Planning to upgrade your home with the stimulus money? You are in good company! Up to 57% of homeowners plan to use the March 2021 stimulus for home improvement projects. This huge increase in demand will impact current construction projects in progress and...