September 15, 2011 By

Think You Can’t Afford to Remodel? You Can!

Remodel

1) ReUse:To save money on remodeling and to help keep the project environmentally friendly, consider using used building materials and fixtures. Have Mr. Cheapee Inc. see if any of your old materials can be reused. Possibly they can be refinished or put to a new use. Many types of things can be found on Craigslist like wood flooring from an old demolished building. You could find used or leftover stock lighting fixtures at salvage stores.
2) Keep New Material Purchase Modest: IKEA is a great resource for kitchen cabinets at low prices. In the bathroom, consider using a classic white subway tile. Use paint to make a statement on the walls. It’s cheap and can make a large area more interesting.
3) Use Mr. Cheapee Inc. to Take Care of Your Demolition: By using Mr. Cheapee Inc. or renting a dumpster form Mr. Cheapee Inc. and doing it yourself, you can save a lot on contractor costs.
Using these three ideas together, you can afford to have that new look you’ve been wanting!

Filed Under: Dumpster Rental, Renovations
May 10, 2011 By

Prices decline on some home renovation items

Michelle Basch, wtop.com

WASHINGTON – If your home needs renovations, you’ll find prices on some bathroom and kitchen items have dropped significantly.

If your bathroom needs an overhaul, the the prices of granite sink-tops and porcelain sink have dropped significantly, according to SmartMoney magazine.

It also costs less than it used to to install one of those high-end spa showers with multiple heads.

In the kitchen, counter installation prices are down. The price of custom cabinets declined.

If you’re thinking of creating an outdoor room, consider buying a gas fire pit instead of a masonry fireplace. Fire pits cost less, and many can be moved if you decide to change your layout.

 

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Filed Under: Demolition, Dumpster Rental, Renovations, Rubbish Removal
April 6, 2011 By

I’ll Do It Myself, Thank You

More than three in five homeowners (64 percent) with home improvement plans say they’ll take on at least some of the work themselves, 20 percent will hire a contractor to do all of the work, and 11 percent will ask a family member to do the work. Among those who plan to do some or all of the work themselves, 30 percent will be taking a “friends and family” approach to getting the work done. Twenty-one percent plan to split the work load by hiring a contractor for specialized projects. Thirteen percent plan to go it alone.

http://www.buildingonline.com/news/viewnews.pl?id=10351&subcategory=42

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Filed Under: Dumpster Rental
April 4, 2011 By

Home Renovation Projects

Home interior remodeling projects are booming across America. And on top of the list of restorations interior renovation are renovating a bathroom and kitchen. Renovation may seem like a daunting task, but there are some things you can do to make work easier. Breaking the renovation project into smaller elements, it is easier to estimate costs and manage the schedule later. By removing old appliances, cabinets or doing any other work of cleaning, you can save on the overall renovation project.

If your remodeling projects stick to the original plan, most will finish on time and on budget. The key to avoiding cost overruns and other pitfalls during your renovation project be sure to properly manage the variables along the path. Also on the rise are more host projects that make use of wasted space – like the attic and basement renovation ideas. You can still have large home remodeling results with the call on a designer moves;. Results that will increase your value in the domestic market while saving lots of money Renovating a house generally requires less time so you’re more likely to use it as soon as possible. Planning, the key to success in many areas of life is equally important for home renovation projects. With the popular home renovation projects of evolution from one year to contractors year habitat improvement have no shortage of work.

http://articlesmax.com/home-renovation-projects.html

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Filed Under: Demolition, Dumpster Rental, Rubbish Removal
November 4, 2010 By

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Filed Under: Demolition, Dumpster Rental, Rubbish Removal
September 25, 2010 By

Demolition Tips

Here’s a great article from about.com:

Demolition–or simply “demo“–is an essential part of nearly every home renovation project. Before you put in that new floor, you’ve got to rip out the old carpet. Before you install that nice granite tiled shower stall, you need to tear out the old 1972 era avocado-colored fiberglass unit.

But demolition can be dangerous, frustrating, and expensive. And if not done right, it can nip your whole renovation project in the bud. Here are essential tips on room-scale demo to make sure you actually get to the renovation part of it. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Demolition, Dumpster Rental