Standard Door Sizes of Stock Doors Most door and door units for new house building or remodeling projects come from a local door company and all standard door sizes are either ordered or carried in stock. In some cases, you can literally walk out of the store with your chosen door. These are called “stock” [...]
Door Models-Sorting it All Out Door models vary from one door company to the next. One door company might call a certain panel door- Mission style- while the next door company may call it something flashy like N410. I know that a homeowner can get confused, in a way, by the verbiage used so I [...]
Managing Your Money during Building or Remodeling Allowances are a critical part of managing your money during a home building or remodeling project. Homeowners often get sort of hung up by allowances because they don’t really understand what they are and how they work. I will attempt to clarify how allowances are used in home [...]
A Good Scope of Work is a Vital Part of any Building Contract A really good scope of work is probably one of the most overlooked elements in the construction contract. Outlining the project costs and contractor’s obligations protects both the homeowner and the builder. The following story shows how even a simple project can [...]
A Must Have Clause in all of Your Home Improvement Contracts For any home improvement project, an important clause to include in the contract is “Owner needs at least 24 hours to review all invoices.” In addition to the written contract, be sure to verbally discuss this with any contractors you hire. Tell them-face to [...]
There are many terms to know during any construction and home remodeling project. The terms below are used throughout the Builder in Your Pocket books and articles. They are listed in the order that you are most likely to encounter them during your building or home improvement project. Beyond just technical terms, I’ve also outlined [...]
Relationships Count in Home Improvement Projects The most essential rule of construction is this: good relationships make a good building experience. A good relationship with your contractor means more than just a few quick meetings – there must be clear, on-going communication and trust on all sides. Likewise, your contractor should have solid relationships with [...]
Door Company-Manufacturers The following is a list of just some of the larger and more popular door companies that manufacture doors. Your local door supplier will probably offer doors from one of these companies. They have very good photo galleries for ideas and more information. Here’s a list of door companies that actually sell doors [...]
Flush Doors are also called Slab Doors Flush doors are made from wood veneers or Hardboard and only come in a smooth finish. They can be dressed up to look unique-see photo below. There are only 4 general door styles: flush or slab, paneled, louvered and glass. Some manufacturers might refer to these classifications as [...]
A building or home improvement project that goes from beginning to end without a single hitch is a rarity. In almost any project there will be periods when things move along swiftly and smoothly and times when holdups and snags upset the flow of the schedule – and disturb your peace of mind. Stops, starts [...]
Step by Step Planning (for the homeowner) All build or remodeling of homes requires a sequence of steps. There are those the builder must follow and those for the homeowner. The homeowner must make all of their selections and choices in a different order than the building of the home. The following sequence is not [...]
