Category Archives: Ask the Contractor

An Interview With Bea Pila!
Posted on October 28, 2013 by Julia Ritzenthaler in Ask the Contractor
Read this informative interview with expert Interior Designer Bea Pila.
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5 Quick Tips To Get The Highest Resale Value Out of Your Home
Posted on October 11, 2013 by Julia Ritzenthaler in Ask the Contractor
Looking to sell your home? Here are 5 easy things you can do to increase the your resale value and the time it takes to get sold!
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Recessed Bathroom Lighting
Posted on October 9, 2013 by Julia Ritzenthaler in Ask the Contractor
Recently a client reached out to our sales specialist regarding a lighting question she had. Since we keep a Contractor on staff for this reason, we relayed the info onto him and got his response! Here was the client question and Randy’s response! Q: Thank you for helping me with my bathroom lighting questions. We have […]
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Prepare Your House For Winter!
Posted on October 7, 2013 by Julia Ritzenthaler in Ask the Contractor
A run down of some quick, easy things you can do to prep your home for the coming colder months.
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Toilet Plumbing: Some Helpful Reminders
Posted on September 30, 2013 by Julia Ritzenthaler in Ask the Contractor
A few helpful tips and tricks regarding toilet installation from one of our visiting experts!
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The Cost of Upgrading Home Electrical
Posted on September 11, 2013 by Julia Ritzenthaler in Ask the Contractor
A look at an email conversation between one of our Youtube viewers and our on staff Contractor.
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Installing a Tankless Water Heater: A DIY Project?
Posted on September 6, 2013 by Julia Ritzenthaler in Ask the Contractor
Today’s Contractor question surrounds the installation of tankless water heaters and if it is a DIY job or not.
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How to Fix a Leaky Toilet!
Posted on September 2, 2013 by Julia Ritzenthaler in Ask the Contractor
A look at a few of the common causes and solutions to the case of a leaky toilet.
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How To Locate Drain Lines in a Basement?
Posted on August 30, 2013 by Julia Ritzenthaler in Ask the Contractor
Quick tips from our Contractor before you go tearing up your basement floor!
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Should I Install A Ceiling Fan In My Bathroom?
Posted on August 28, 2013 by Julia Ritzenthaler in Ask the Contractor
The Contractor of the day question today focuses on things to think about when considering a ceiling fan in your bathroom remodel.
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Weak Water Pressure in the Home?
Posted on August 26, 2013 by Julia Ritzenthaler in Ask the Contractor
A look at the cause of weak water pressure in your home and how to remedy it!
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How High Should My Shower Shelf Be?
Posted on August 23, 2013 by Julia Ritzenthaler in Ask the Contractor
A quick answer from our Contractor about how high a built in shower shelf should be.
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Water Conservation & Your Bathroom
Posted on August 21, 2013 by Julia Ritzenthaler in Ask the Contractor
A look at one of the aspects of water waste that people pay much less attention to and the new technology in place to help with this issue.
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Why Are My Pipes “Whining?”
Posted on August 19, 2013 by Julia Ritzenthaler in Ask the Contractor
The cause for whining pipes is explored by our resident Contractor.
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Questions To Ask Your Contractor To Know If He is Eco-Friendly
Posted on August 14, 2013 by Julia Ritzenthaler in Ask the Contractor
There are things you should know and ask to your contractor to know if he is eco-friendly. It is very important to know the answers to this before hiring them.
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Recycle Your Old Electronics!
Posted on August 13, 2013 by Julia Ritzenthaler in Ask the Contractor
A guide to why and how you can and should recycle your old electronics!
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Seeking Small Bath Vanities: 12”, 18” and Others!
Posted on August 7, 2013 by Julia Ritzenthaler in Ask the Contractor
Learn how you can overcome the tricky part in finding some small bathroom vanities for your small bathrooms.
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What’s the Scoop on Water Spots?
Posted on August 5, 2013 by Julia Ritzenthaler in Ask the Contractor
Do you know what are water spots in your bathroom? Read this article to learn more.
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MDF vs. Natural Wood in Bathroom Conditions: Thoughts and Considerations from our Contractor
Posted on August 2, 2013 by Julia Ritzenthaler in Ask the Contractor
This is definitely a difficult question to field, as the common perception is that real wood is always better than MDF. The truth of the matter is that MDF can be better in the bathroom environment if finished properly. MDF will not expand or contract nearly as much with changes in the relative humidity of […]
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