New Partnership: Excel Builders and JLC Design

Excel Builders and JLC Design are excited to announce a new partnership. Jessica Cook, the owner and designer at JLC Design, and I have decided to combine our services to give you the best of both worlds – a great remodeling company along with an outstanding design firm.Why is this

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Comparing Contractor Proposals

At Excel Builders, we appreciate the fact that choosing a remodeling company can be a difficult and sometimes overwhelming task.One of the most time consuming tasks in the beginning stages of a remodeling project is comparing proposals and, more specifically, calculating the costs of allowance items and subcontractor fees. Unfortunately,

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Carpet Pads

In last week’s post we discussed carpeting options. However, another important consideration is what lies beneath your carpeting – the carpet pad! There are many varieties of carpet pads and the best option for you may vary depending on the room you are carpeting, how often the room is in

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Choosing The Right Carpeting For You

When it comes time to replace your home’s carpeting, there will be a variety of flooring options available to you – so many in fact that the choices may seem endless!  Before you go shopping, let us help you get up to speed on the key things that you need

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What To Do If A Contractor Rips You Off

As we have discussed in previous blogs, remodeling projects are a process.  Seeking reparations from a contractor who did you wrong is also a process – one in which persistence pays off when it comes to getting your money back!First and foremost, attempt to work directly with your contractor to

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Make Small Rooms Look & Feel Larger

There is often a narrow line between a cozy, intimate space and a cramped, cluttered room. If you see your small room beginning to slip toward the latter, try one of these tricks to make your space look and feel larger than it is!Lighten Up: Lighting can make a huge

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From Studs to a Stunning Bathroom

Remodeling a bathroom is not an easy job. That is why families, such as Bridgit’s family whose bathroom we just finished, turn to Angie’s List to research remodelers in the area to find a remodeling company with great reviews. Angie’s List is a credible website that has de­tailed reviews on

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