Working with a skilled and qualified general contractor  will yield excellent results for your DC home improvement project. Carefully planning all facets of the job, including hiring and working with subcontractors, is not something that an inexperienced person should do alone. When it comes time to hire a contractor, do you know what skills and work experience to look for? If you answered no, then there's a chance that you might select the wrong contractor for the job, leaving yourself open to being taken advantage of.  Hiring a reliable DC general contractor to oversee your next job shouldn't be difficult, yet for those who have never involved themselves in a home improvement project, the process can be mentally taxing. Especially if the project is large and time-consuming. So to help you out with your next home improvement project, we've compiled a list of 6 things that you should look for when...

Nothing is more beautiful than a fully restored hardwood floor. Seeing all of your hard work come to fruition is about as satisfying of a feeling you can think of. So if you've got a hardwood floor hiding under your carpet, perhaps it's time to dive-in and revitalize your home. Here are 5 tips on refinishing your hardwood floor from your Maryland  general contractor . 1. Know your finishes. Finishes for a hardwood floor range, but not by much. So to soothe your hardwood floor desires, choose between 3 types of finishes: polyurethane, varnish, and sealer. Each one serves a different purpose, so discuss what is right before you buy. 2. Talk to a professional. Refinishing a hardwood floor might seem like a DIY job. However, to do it right, you might need a professional. Because when you think about it, the amount of time you put into it might even out in the end....

It's no secret, winter is finally here. By now, many of you have already committed yourself to a long winter's nap, readying yourself for the spring thaw that will begin to peak through in a few short months.  So while you can't do anything to stop the colder air from descending upon you, what you can do is keep yourself warm and cozy inside your home with just a few simple home improvements. Here are 7 home tweaks you can employ brought to your by your local, trusted  general contractor . - Trust in caulk and sealant:  Seal up cracks and holes around your home with some weather-approved sealant. It will keep cold air out, warm air in, and stop any insects or pests from invading your space. - Help insulate with area rugs:  A few extra area rugs will insulate an area and provide some extra comfort for your home....

It can be easy to put off minor repairs because you don’t have the time or money to fix them. It won’t be long before these minor repairs become bigger ones you’ll likely dread facing. You may be wondering; could  handyman services  be what you need? Here are a number of benefits you can enjoy from hiring a professional, even if you are quite handy yourself. Saves Time This is probably the biggest reason to consider hiring a handyman. Tackling home improvement jobs can take up a great deal of your time, which is probably why you haven’t done them already. Hire a professional to help so that you can spend more time doing the things you’d rather be doing. Work is done Right When you hire us to perform repairs, you can rest assured knowing your job will be done right. This can be especially good news if you are...