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...

Tiny houses may not be for everyone -- living in a space under 500 sq feet has its disadvantages. However, tiny houses do incorporate some amazing space saving designs that are truly inspirational! Here's some innovative tiny house eye candy to get you started on your  home remodeling  plans. Office Nook  - Do you need a space to sort the mail, write your grocery list, or charge your tablet? This little office nook is a simple addition to include in your overall remodeling plan. Place it in the kitchen, living room, or bedroom. Upper Loft  - If you already have vaulted ceilings or an empty attic space, it would be easy to remodel to include a loft. Lofts are a great bonus space for kids play area, storage, guest sleeping space, etc. Ladders leading to the loft can be customized to be sliding, fold-up, or attached. Under Stairs Storage  - Think...

Major home improvements can seem very daunting to homeowners, and in some cases dealing with electrical, plumbing, and construction issues is simply not possible. So while many projects around your home can be easily completed by you or contractor who specializes in that area (like a deck or installing a hot tub), for large, extensive, or complicated projects (like an entire kitchen or bath remodel), it's always best to ask a professional for help. Here are 3 benefits of hiring a  general contractor  to help complete your next job. Project Management   Don't want, or have the time to worry about overseeing and managing all aspects of a large home improvement project? Then hire a general contractor. The general contractor is in charge of all aspects of the process. If plumbing needs done, the general contractor will hire a plumber. Wiring? The general contractor will hire an electrician. They are in...

Working on a budget is stressful. There are plenty of things that you may want to do for your home but you just do not know where to start to stay on track with your budget. You will want to make enough changes to make your home fit your needs. In order to get  home remodeling  done on a budget while still meeting your stylistic ideas, you may consider using some of the following tips to guide you through the process: Work with Size: Instead of trying to expand rooms, which will take out a huge cut of your budget, you should consider just working with what you have. You can make any room appear larger with some simple changes such as using small appliances, small furniture pieces, and built in storage.  Use Affordable Materials: Consider the installation of laminate for the floors and counter space. This material is much more affordable than others...

Going through with  bathroom remodeling  can really help to transform your home into a more modern space. More and more homeowners are turning their bathrooms into a place of retreat; a place they can turn to for relaxation after a long day. Nowadays, bathroom design is not just about having a dull room only used for the toilet, shower, and sink. Instead, this room is beginning to serve more for homeowners.  When you decide to take on the project of bathroom remodeling, you will want to bring in a design that is functional, modern, and open.  Tips for Successful Bathroom Design: Open Appearance:  There are plenty of ways to achieve an open appearance of the bathroom in your home. For example, you can add large tiles to the floor, an accent wall behind the shower or tub and more windows for natural lighting.  Spa-Like Atmosphere:  To create a spa-like atmosphere, you...