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How To Winterize Your Generator
We might not be ready to admit it, but Winter is just around the corner. It’s time to winterize your generator! With snowstorms on the horizon, it’s important to protect your home and start winterizing it. One of the most important things to add to your list of best practices for winter is to protect…
Read MoreHow do I keep my drains from clogging?
Recently we had some septic work (oh, joy) done in our own home and while chatting with the technician, it got me thinking…how do I keep my drains from clogging? I very rarely pour cooking oil down the drain that there are lots of products (soap, hair conditioner, coconut oil) that we use daily that…
Read MoreAdding a Home Office
Working from home is more popular than ever, and for good reason. It allows you to save money on commuting costs, have more flexibility in your schedule, and be more productive.
Read MorePlanning Your Remodel in the New Year
How to plan a remodeling project. Your first step to planning a remodel is to come up with a rough estimate of how much you can spend on your remodel.
Read MoreSound Proofing Your Remodel
Soundproofing your remodeling is a great way to improve the noise level in your home. Let’s talk about options during the planning process.
Read MoreI Filled out the Request for an Estimate Now What?
Once you fill out our online form, we will do our best to get back in touch with you within 24 to 48 hours.
Read MoreWho Does What During my Remodeling Project?
So, you’ve decided to choose Almar Building & Remodeling for your home renovation… what now? There are many moving pieces that come together to see your project through from design to completion. You may be wondering, who does what during my remodeling project? Our admin team will receive your contract and send out more resources…
Read MoreHow to Prepare your Home for the Holidays
Winter renovations are great if your goals are for your home to be ready for Summer. Winter renovations can also be hard because remodeling is happening during the holidays. As we are quickly heading into the holidays, I wanted to share my best tips on how to prepare your home for the holidays. Remodeling during…
Read MoreBest Places to Add Task Lighting into Your Kitchen
One of the best ways to optimize your space is by making sure task lighting is included. Deciding what type of lighting and where to put it may be a challenge. One of the discussions to include during the design phases is how to add ample task lighting.
Read MoreHow Perspective Can Change Your View
When remodeling we always mention the Remodeling Emotional Roller Coaster. This diagram explains the many different emotions that will come up when remodeling. We want you to know that we understand this rollercoaster. We are prepared to support you and are empathetic to the emotions that come with remodeling. Huge changes are always jarring, but…
Read MoreShould I Add an Interior Designer to my Home Renovation?
Are you considering a home renovation? If so, you may be wondering whether or not to add an interior designer to your team.
Read MoreShould I Act as my own General Contractor?
When thinking about remodeling your home, a lot of homeowners wonder if they can do it themselves? Can I be my own general contractor?
Read MoreWindow Safety Tips
By: Nicole Patri Windows are one of the top safety hazards we have in our homes. Unfortunately, based on reports by SafeKids Worldwide, window falls are more common than we might think. On the other hand, windows can be a part of your life escape plan and provide a safe way to escape an emergency.…
Read More5 Tips to Making Project Selections
There are lots of things to think about when planning your remodeling project, colors, materials, tiles, flooring, the list goes on and one.
Read More5 Tips to Prepare for Meeting with your Kitchen Designer
Getting started with your kitchen remodel can be exciting but also can be daunting. There are a lot of things to consider and questions to answer, so that nothing important gets left out of the plan. By partnering with a great contractor and kitchen designer, we can make sure that we address all of those little details.
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