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REMODELING DURING COVID February 2, 2021 Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic mortgage rates have been sitting near record lows. It is the first time in fifty years that the average rate has dropped below 3%. Millions of Americans have already refinanced their mortgages, with more eager to do so every day. Borrowers today… Continue reading REMODELING DURING COVID

BOLT BUILDERS JOINS NAHB, NVBIA, & NARI IN 2021! January 19, 2021 We take pride in providing quality work to all our clients, previous and new! We found it important to align with organizations that represent that same vision and work together to create something special. This is why we are proud to announce that… Continue reading BOLT BUILDERS JOINS NAHB, NVBIA, & NARI IN 2021!

THE BIG FLOORING QUESTION: RED VS WHITE October 20, 2020 When most of us think of hardwood flooring, our minds instantly go to Oak. Oak is known for its durability, long life, and it’s time in the industry, oak has been used for centuries. Throughout the world, Oak flooring has been everywhere from elegant castle… Continue reading THE BIG FLOORING QUESTION: RED VS WHITE

THE NEW LOOK OF WOOD KITCHENS September 24, 2020 Wood kitchens have been popular with Americans since the early 1950’s, when many were making the transition from metal cabinets to wood. Woods are unique in that they come in many different stains and styles. Though, they come in many varieties. Particular stains will date a… Continue reading THE NEW LOOK OF WOOD KITCHENS

WHAT IS DEWATERING? August 15, 2020 Dewatering may not be something you’ve heard of, but it is an important process done on most construction projects. Dewatering is removing groundwater and surface water from a construction site; it can also be removing water from soil by wet classification. Usually the dewatering process is done by pumping… Continue reading WHAT IS DEWATERING?

TRENDING COUNTEROP OPTIONS FOR TODAY’S HOME August 15, 2020 Your kitchen design is a reflection of your taste. Being the heart of home, it sets the tone for the rest of your living space. The distant concept of a kitchen being for cooking no longer exists. It’s now the space in which we entertain and… Continue reading TRENDING COUNTEROP OPTIONS FOR TODAY’S HOME

THE LONGSTANDING DEBATE: COPPER VS. CPVC July 1, 2020  In the building industry, there is a longstanding debate between copper and chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) piping. Copper has been used in North American plumbing applications for more than 70 years. CPVC has been installed successfully for nearly 50 years. Let’s review a comparison to help… Continue reading THE LONGSTANDING DEBATE: COPPER VS. CPVC

THE 3 MOST COMMON WAYS TO REPLACE WINDOWS February 12, 2020  Full Frame, Pocket Window Replacement, and Sash Pack Replacement Replacing windows in a home is not a simple task. And there is more than one way of removing old windows and installing new ones when you are upgrading or updating your home. To understand… Continue reading The 3 Most Common Ways to Replace Windows

CABINET SELECTION: WHAT’S AVAILABLE? WHAT’S THE BEST? WHAT DO WE DO December 29, 2019 Cabinets are essential all throughout the home from the kitchen, to the bathrooms, to the basement wet bar. They serve as strong focal points in a space, while serving functional benefits in terms of storage and organization. With cabinets going in… Continue reading CABINET SELECTION: WHAT’S AVAILABLE? WHAT’S THE BEST? WHAT DO WE DO

WHAT MAKES A GOOD GENERAL CONTRACTOR? December 22, 2019 When you’re ready to do home improvements or to build a new home, a good general contractor is one of the best assurances of a quality job. Before you jump into an agreement with anyone, you’ll want to make sure that they are right for you.… Continue reading WHAT MAKES A GOOD GENERAL CONTRACTOR?