Bathrooms, Tips

August 24, 2016 Rick Paradis Leave a comment

It is important to choose a Northampton Bathroom Remodeler who has the expertise – and experience – to meet and exceed expectations for your important bathroom project. Among home improvements, bathroom remodeling is one that consistently provides a high return on your investment. A professionally-done bathroom remodel will provide years of pleasure and comfort. Here are some tips to help guide you as you plan your remodel.

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Plan Ahead

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Setting a budget and planning ahead are ways to keep your project on track. It’s important to budget for the unexpected, such as water damage or hidden issues behind walls.

Choose Appropriate Surfaces

Your bathroom’s surfaces do more than just look good – they also take their fair share of abuse. Porcelain is often a popular choice for use on the floors and walls, while enamel on steel sinks is particularly durable and stain-resistant. But you have many options to choose from when it comes to surfaces.

Make The Most of The Shower

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The fact is that most people don’t use a tub anymore. Your Northampton Bathroom Remodeler may recommend using that space to create a larger shower with modern shower heads, and even body sprays. Note: You may want to leave the tub if it’s the only one in your house.

Have Plenty of Ventilation & Light

Your Northampton Bathroom Remodeler can tell you that a bathroom without proper ventilation will breed mold and mildew. A bathroom fan will prevent those issues and you may want to consider a humidity-sensing unit that automatically turns on and off depending on how much moisture is in the air. With lighting, it’s important to have different layers of illumination in the room. You may want to consider having dedicated task lights for the shower and toilet.

Water Efficiency is Important

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Showers, toilets and faucets have all become more water-efficient. As your Northampton Bathroom Remodeler about the best options for you.

If you’re looking for Northampton Bathroom Remodeler for your project, contact the professionals at Paradis Remodeling & Building.

Additions

3 Signs it is Time for a Northampton Home Addition

August 22, 2016 Rick Paradis Leave a comment

When it comes to remodeling your home, one option you may not have thought about was a Northampton home addition. In many cases, adding an extra room to your existing house makes a lot of sense.

That said, here are some tell-tale signs that now is the right time to consider a…

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Lack of Space

Running out of space is perhaps the most common reason why you should consider a Northampton Home Addition. Your home can become too small for your needs, especially as your family grows. As children get older, they may need their own room, or you may have a young adult who needs a living space until they can afford a home of their own. Also, not having enough space can make it harder to keep things organized around the house and lead to unnecessary frustration.

Improving Your Property Value

There’s no question that a Northampton Home Addition can raise the value of your home. For instance, many potential buyers are looking for homes with multiple bathrooms and if your home only has one it can negatively affect the sale price. If your house feels cramped to you, it can also feel cramped to someone shopping for a new home.

Space for Extra Family Members

Another reason to consider Northampton Home Addition is if you need to house an additional family member like, as mentioned, an adult child who needs a room until they can afford a place of their own. Or, you may have an older relative who needs care but lives in a separate house. It not only creates a safer environment for the relative, but also allows them to stay connected with their immediate family.

Paradis Remodeling and Building LLC will work with you every step of the way if you decide to undertake a Northampton Home Addition project. Our Design/Scope Develop/Build process will ensure that your addition will be built in a way that it looks like it has always been there.

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Design-Build Contractor or Architect When Designing Your Addition

August 22, 2016 Rick Paradis Leave a comment

A Design-Build Contractor and Architects both do great work, so one of the biggest decisions you’ll face at the start is determining who is going to do the actual work.

In any case, your options are typically going to come down to hiring an architect, or hiring Design-Build Contractors who put everything together in one seamless package. Both options have advantages, and here are some things to consider when making your choice.

Key Differences

When you hire an architect, you’re asking a single person to create plans that are then bid out to construction firms. You’ll get very close to what you envisioned in terms of design. Moreover, some contracts require that the architect be on-site to check the quality of construction – as well as act as an advocate for your interests.

However, conflicts can occur between an architect – whose main responsibility is design – and a builder who is in charge of construction. The architect’s design may also cost more than what you budgeted for, meaning you may have to spend more or abandon the project altogether.

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Design-Build Contractors, meanwhile, will be with you at every step. They’ll provide a design professional to help you develop your final plan after first setting up a budget and schedule that fits your needs.

A Design-Build Contractor will also provide a general contracting unit that have professional knowledge of building costs, as well as working arrangements with a network of subcontractors. This also helps eliminates surprise fluctuations in budget needs before and after the work is completed.

In other words, a Design-Build Contractor is with you – and responsible for – the entire project, as well as being a single point of contact for you through the process.

Other Advantages of a Design-Build Contractor

Some other advantages of a Design-Build Contractor is that they are usually less costly in the long run, and they often have a process in place for selecting cabinets, kitchen appliances, etc., that you might otherwise have to pay an architect to handle for you.

Paradis Remodeling and Building of Southampton can provide you with the design and building expertise you need for your new addition or custom-built home. Contact them today about their Design, Scope Development and Build process.

Kitchens

Consult a Northampton Kitchen Remodeler Before you DYI

August 9, 2016 Rick Paradis Leave a comment

Any Northampton kitchen remodeler know that the kitchen is referred to as the heart of a home. It’s the room that gets the most traffic, for starters, and a well-designed kitchen can add tremendous value to your home. That said, a kitchen remodeling job should never be taken lightly.

While you may be thinking about your kitchen remodel as a do-it-yourself-project, it’s important to contact a professional Northampton kitchen remodeler first. Hiring a professional will likely save you time, money, and unforeseen headaches in the long run.

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Things to Consider Before You DIY

Even if you’ve successfully tackled other DIY projects around the house, ask yourself if you have all the skills that a Northampton kitchen remodeler has. Do you have the skills of a general contractor to plan and schedule all the steps? Do you have the time to do your remodel and what is your time worth? Do you have the proper tools? Do you have the planning skills to stay on track?

Keep in mind that the kitchen is the most complex remodel job in your home. Doing it yourself, or hiring an unlicensed handyman, is not only difficult, but can be dangerous, as well. A licensed Northampton kitchen remodeler is required to have insurance, and that insurance will cover the cost if the remodeler is injured on the job.

Experience

Before you hire a professional, make sure that he has the necessary experience to get the job done right. A Northampton kitchen remodeler can prove their experience in the field, and has the requisite knowledge of the building process and permits needed to complete the job. The professionals at Paradis Remodeling and Building LLC have over 13 years of kitchen remodeling experience and an extensive list of successfully-completed jobs.

Remodeling Process

It’s worth repeating that a kitchen remodeling job done right can add significant value to your home, and in some cases yields a return on investment of over 80% or more. A Northampton kitchen remodeler will help you in every step of the process, including design and development, while including you in each decision that needs to be made along the way.

When it comes to working with a Northampton Kitchen Remodeler, Paradis Remodeling and Building LLC is the right choice. Their Design/Scope Develop/Build process provides one-stop shopping for all of your remodeling needs

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