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5 Questions to Ask Before Renovating Your Home

Remodeling can get a bad rap for being stressful, expensive, and time-consuming. But it doesn’t have to be that way! When it comes to planning and executing a successful, low-stress remodeling project, it’s all about creating a solid plan from the start. So how can homeowners with little-no remodeling experience begin to create a successful …

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How to Create Your Home Renovation Budget

Whether we’re shopping for shoes or planning a big remodeling project—sticking to a budget is rarely anyone’s idea of a good time. And yet, defining a clear budget and sticking to it is one of the most important factors in a project’s success! As contractors, we always strive to do high-quality work that comfortably fits …

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15 Questions to Ask Before Hiring Your Custom Home Contractor

Building a custom home can be an extremely exciting, rewarding process… And with so much at stake, it’s important to hire the exact right team of contractors for the job! The only problem? For soon-to-be homeowners who may be feeling somewhat overwhelmed or confused by the construction process, selecting the right contractor can be a …

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How to Start Planning Your Next Home Renovation Project

A Seamless, Stress-Free Home Renovation Starts With Working Smarter, Not Harder Home renovation and remodeling projects can get a bad rap. From stressful timelines to unpredictable budgets to horrifying ‘money pit’ style stories, there are dozens of reasons why homeowners may feel anxious about beginning their next home improvement project. But it doesn’t have to …

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What To Do With Your Unfinished Basement: 3 Ideas For Any Lifestyle

An unfinished basement can be the bane of a homeowner’s existence. While it’s technically part of your home, you probably only venture into it when it’s time to fix an appliance, adjust the heat, or check for a leak. Especially for families who wish they had a little extra square footage, an unfinished basement can …

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7 Kitchen Improvement Ideas to Inspire Your Next Remodel

Taking a look at your outdated kitchen and deciding, “Yep, we’re ready for an upgrade” was the easy part. But starting from scratch and figuring out exactly how you want your new kitchen to look, feel, and function? That’s a lot more pressure! If you’re in the early stages of planning for an upcoming kitchen …

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Need More Space at Home? Here’s How to Know Whether a Home Addition Is the Right Move

Over the past year, most of us have spent QUITE a bit more time at home than what we’re accustomed to. For many families—especially those with kids at home—quarters may be starting to feel a little cramped. Maybe you’re starting to wonder… Do we need to build on an addition? A home addition can be …

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How JC Smith Could Help You Save Money on Your Next Property Improvement

When planning a home improvement, renovation, or addition, there are a lot of factors to consider. It’s important to choose a qualified professional who has the experience to handle the job, the necessary licenses, and who can work within the timeline that your family needs. However, one of the biggest factors that influences most homeowners’ …

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5 Surprising Reasons Why Winter Might Be the Best Time to Build a New Deck

When we think of wintertime projects, most of us think of building snowmen or stoking the fireplace—not investing in an outdoor entertainment space. But contrary to common assumptions, winter time can actually be the perfect season for building a new deck!  From cooler temperatures to off-season pricing, homeowners looking to add a deck to their …

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How to Find the Right Contractor For Your Historical Renovation Project

Whether your goal is preservation, total renovation, or somewhere in between, choosing a contractor to work on your historical renovation project can be nerve wracking. While any renovation project can cause anxiety, the stakes feel so much higher for historical projects.  Between the overall integrity of your project, the guidelines around working on historical properties, …

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