Cost vs Value of Remodeling Print

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In studio with Chris from Christopher's Gardens Nursery and John Jay of Harper's Nurseries!

Romey asks what can we plant in baskets right now?

Callers:
  • Kurt - Apple trees growing to block grass and preventing growth in Strawberry, Arizona. What grass will thrive here?
  • Pete - Mondo grass is sprouting purple flowers?
  • Mike - wants a vine crawling up a patio?

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In the Northern areas, what to do about those Elk hanging out in your yard?
Recommendation: fencing is the best method
Callers:
Randy - rosemary in a wire basket isn't thriving

Broadcasting the landscape garden from the Memory Lane Cafe in Overgaard, Arizona.

Tip of the week: Ad value to your home by landscaping!

Nine O'clock Hour with Rosie & Romey

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In Studio today with TWD!

Is now the time to remodel?

Here's a tip: move in and live in the house before you decide what your remodel priorities are.

What's hot in remodeling? Bathrooms!

Today, we are working off the 2013 cost vs value article of Remodelers Magazine.

Callers:

  • Robert is installing a 2 piece vanity
  • Kris has water coming in the house through air intake during storms

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Is the remodeling industry coming back? Why are homeowners more nervous than they used to be?

Callers:
  • Tony - water pressure is at 90psi

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What are the trends for remodeling right now?
  • Go for a shower rather than a bathtub!
Callers:
  • Joe - 2 insulation types in the attic. Company says he has to replace with 2 types...

Recommendation: Banker Insulation

Let's run up to Romey in Heber at the Arizona Crawfish Festival!

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Callers:
  • Rachael - new counter top over old cabinets - how do you replace the cabinets?

Ten O'clock Hour with Rosie & Romey

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More talk on trends in the remodeling industry - in studio with TWD!

Need a remodeler? Find one in your area!

Many homeowners don't think about all the details when planning a remodel - so hire a contractor with a design element!

Rosie's tips on How to Choose a Contractor!
  • These days, licensed, bonded, and insured is not enough
  • Don't be afraid to talk budget

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Join us TODAY at the Arizona Crawfish Festival

Try to gather pictures of what you like, before you call a general contractor

Don't undercut yourself - plan the project to be 2X as much as you think it should.

Callers:
  • Bryan - how to keep his contractor accountable to manage the sub contractors?


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Rosie's soapbox on holding your general contractor accountable
  • Hold His Money!
  • Hold weekly meetings with him to discuss progress made

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In studio with TWD

TWD is a full service company: cleaning, stucco, handyman, etc. - give them a call for anything for your home in the West Valley.

Caller:
  • Dee - electrical bath chairs; are they a good product?

Refer to the Cost vs Value report in Remodeling Magazine before you start your project!