How to Avoid Change Orders During Construction
No one likes unpleasant surprises—especially when they come with a price tag. In home remodeling, those surprises often show up as change orders—mid-project adjustments to the design, materials, or scope of work that weren’t part of the original plan. While some changes are necessary, many can be avoided with the right preparation. When the design […]
Navigating the Remodeling Emotional Curve: Tips for Thriving
If you are remodeling for the first time, it can feel like an emotional rollercoaster. From the thrill of the design phase to the anxious longing for your project’s completion, the high and low emotions you feel along the way are so common, they’re predictable. At Action Builders, we understand how stressful, yet exciting the […]
Is Living in My Home During a Renovation Easy?
Are you planning a home renovation but aren’t sure whether you should stay in your house or move out while it is being remodeled? Living in your home during a renovation isn’t easy for most people, but there are situations where it is feasible with the right preparation. Remodeling your house disrupts your daily routine […]
5 Compelling Reasons to Move or Add a Staircase in Your Home
Are you ready to add a second-story addition or create a more spacious, open layout in your home? If so, you may be concerned about overcoming one troublesome barrier—your staircase. Often, staircases aren’t placed in an intuitive location or are a cumbersome obstacle for you and your family. If you’ve ever wished you could move […]
Five Signs that You’re Ready to Renovate
The decision to renovate your house is one of the most personally and financially rewarding actions you can take this year. But it may seem as improbable as “La La Land” if you’ve never done it and don’t even know where to start. Believe it or not, the dead of winter is a great time […]
Reality vs. Renovation Shows: 7 Ways Home Additions Are Different from TV
There are more than 100 home renovation, design and build reality shows on cable television. If you’re a home rehab addict you may have just a few of these on your DVR: Renovation Realities, Property Brothers, Love It or List It, Rehab Addict and Flip This House. Maybe you’re a nineties kid and like The […]
