You must plan for the unknown as inevitably there are surprises in every construction project. One of the few things all home owners commiserate about, regardless of whether they have been through a construction project or not, is the idea that projects always go over budget. Want to avoid this? Pick one: Higher contingency or higher architectural fees.
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Sometimes strange and unexpected things can create an amazingly unique architectural feature for you to enjoy every single day! There is nothing more gratifying than listening to your gut about something that inspires you and doing something about it. Even if it might seem a bit strange at first, think outside the box and go for it!
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It has become the social norm to poo-poo images of beautiful, skinny, perfect looking women in magazines and belabor the point that the photos are ‘Photo-shopped’ and manipulated to look amazingly perfect. Why is it then that so many people see images of perfect Living Rooms overflowing with cookie cutter pillows that match the vases, which match the rug, that match the light fixture, and believe THAT is supposed to be the perfection to strive for?
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- · How do I pick my architect?
- · Do I need an architect?
- · How do I pick my contractor?
- · Does this wall need to move?
- · CAN it move?
- · Do I need an engineer for that?
- · Is the engineer supposed make that determination before I have an architect out?
Sound familiar? Prep for your project before you call me and save yourself some dough!
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You don’t know what a soffit is? You aren’t expected to have all of the answers or know the ‘lingo’ before you start your project, but you have to become familiar with it as your project progresses. Like anything, the more knowledgeable you are, the more successful your project will be.
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Put your priorities together in order of importance, and don’t add unnecessary items to your scope just because you think that is the only way to make something work. Let US figure out how to cost effectively make your priorities work.
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Be aware that there is a difference between asking an architect to draw as much of your wish list that will fit within a given budget and drawing a wish list to see what the budget will be.
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I’m sure that you have heard horror stories about projects going over budget and have friends whispering in your ear about not telling the architect what your ACTUAL financial cap is, but let me explain why that doesn’t benefit you.
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Living at home during a home improvement? Think about the following things and talk to your contractor before making any decisions:
- It could cost more
- Is it safe?
- It can be emotionally taxing
- Set ground rules
- Setting up a pseudo living space
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Create something unique that gives you joy! Even the smallest of details can end up being that one satisfying element which is your daily reminder that you nailed it!
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