7 steps to a successful residential remodel

Here is a basic outline of some things you might consider before beginning any construction project. Budget - Having a set budget will save a lot of time and energy. Whilst many people will not want to divulge that to potential contractors, I recommend you do especially if you are getting multiple bids. The clearer you [...]

Where to find and endless choice in lighting fixtures

Yesterday I happened upon Wilson Lighting at 2465 Trade Center Way. I had seen their website before, but wasn’t nearly as impressed as when I stopped in the store. Even if you are not looking for lighting, I definitely recommend taking a look as they also sell fans, pictures and a nice assortment of home [...]

Searching for cool custom tile or stone?

You have to check out Ceramic Matrix at 2160 Trade Center Way. I love this place!!!! For almost 20 years, I lived and worked on some amazing projects in Los Angeles. One of the funnest things was installing cool tile or stone. Ceramic Matrix has a beautiful assortment of stone, slate, glass, ceramic, metal, porcelain [...]

As I start my construction business, I’m doing rounds to find local resources for anything I might need in the construction process. I try to search out companies that are great to deal with, offer a wide selection and are competitive in the marketplace. Hopefully my recommendations will save you a little time and effort. [...]

Lighting First

If you are considering decorative lighting for your construction project, Lighting First in Naples is a great place to get ideas or shop, especially if you are on a budget. Although the selection is somewhat limited, they are able to custom order many other designs. They have a great staff and everyone is really helpful. [...]

Bathrooms

Considering remodeling a bathroom? I put together a few things that you might want to think about before starting your project: Cabinets: Space permitting, you will want to have some cabinet storage areas. Typically vanity units will provide this, but also consider medicine cabinets or custom built-ins. There are many suppliers of pre-finished stock cabinets, but [...]

Naples Lumber

Yesterday I visited Naples Lumber for the first time and was impressed by the knowledge of the salesperson I spoke with. I was interested in what materials they supply and was given a grand tour of their showroom. If you are looking for doors and windows they have great selection of wood, aluminum clad and [...]

Things to consider before remodeling

Whether considering major renovation or a minor construction project, it’s wise to get all your ducks in a row before you begin. In this blog post, I wanted to layout a few general things to consider before you begin. The first step is to decide what you want to accomplish and then to set a [...]

My first blog post!

I am excited to get my very first blog going and hoping that it will be useful to all you folks considering construction. The idea behind this blog/site is to provide you the reader some basic information about the construction process as well as give you some design ideas and local supplier information. The beauty [...]

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