
Michael and Cindy discuss how homeowners hire architects or interior designers who looking out for themselves and not the client, you the homeowner. Watch so your project doesn’t get hijacked by the architect or designer you hire.

Michael and Peter talk about the risk associated with hiring day laborers. What are day laborers? They are the guys standing around at your favorite hardware store(Home Depot and Lowes) parking lot. Most people think, I am getting a great deal when they go this route. Consider these issue before you hire these guys.

What is licensed, bonded and insured? Congrats you hired a real company with a smart person in charge who knows how to run a business.

Peter and Michael discuss how to get an estimate from a Landscaping Contractor. Peter discusses how the square footage affects your estimate. Peter Pazmany of Pazmany’s Brothers Landscaping For More about Pazmany Bros: http://pazmanybros.com About Pazmany Bros: Our long lasting relationships and experiences developed over the last 3 decades have allowed our company to provide…

Watch Cindy and Michael discuss the different items which can influence the cost of a budget. Many Bay Area homeowners think remodel cost will cost less due to watching the numerous HGTV shows which are based in metros markets outside of the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley. Budgets are different for many reasons…
Design is everything. Hiring a good architect is critical to your remodel experience. Look for this red flag if you meet an architect who is not listening to you as the homeowner.

Michael and Cindy discuss about the importance of hiring the right team for your home remodeling project. All your team, architect, interior designer and general contractor need to work well together. Starburst Average Prices: Kitchen Remodel: $75K starting Master Bath: $45K starting Hall Bath: $35K starting

Join Michael Mok and Cindy Carey… These three common facts are reasons for delays in the winter time for construction projects. Whether you are doing a remodel, new construction, kitchen or bath these factors will affect your completion timeline. For more info about Cindy Carey: www.starburstconstruction.com Starburst Average Prices: Kitchen Remodel: $75K starting Master Bath:…

How can a customer be a great customer? Here is a quick tip. Know what you want. Exactly what you want. Educate yourself about your own person design choices and what you like. Hire someone you trust. One of the problems is a lack of trust and poor communication from the homeowner to the GC…

A young couple’s architect gave them advice which failed to meet their budget which led to selling their house. If they had hired general contractor to evaluate their building options, they would have learned they could have done a addition to the back of their existing house.