When you embark on a remodeling or new construction project, the sheer number of decisions you need to make can be overwhelming. Decision fatigue is a real thing, and it can hit hard when you’re trying to consider everything from flooring to cabinet hardware to the color of the walls. It’s hard to even know …
https://www.nahb.org/blog/2023/05/fed-signals-possible-end-of-tightening-cycle NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz wrote the following in the most recent Eye on the Economy newsletter. The Federal Reserve’s monetary policy committee raised the federal funds target rate by 25 basis points at the conclusion of its May meeting. Although the communication from the Fed did not explicitly indicate that it is done tightening, language …
What can you expect when you contact us to talk about your dreams for your home? Whether you’re ready to start remodeling your kitchen, add on more space for your family to enjoy, or build your dream home from the ground up, the building process can be a little overwhelming. One very important step in …
Construction projects are, by nature, messy. Like many processes, sometimes things just have to get worse before they get better. But here at BOLT, we’re very aware that when we are at a construction site, we’re at our clients’ home. We respect you and your property, and we want to make the experience as pleasant …
Considering adding an outdoor kitchen to your backyard? You’re not alone. Recent trends indicate that installing an outdoor kitchen is one of the most popular projects among homeowners in the past several years. With many people staying home more often, making outdoor living spaces fun, inviting, and pleasant tops the list of wants in many …
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Starting a remodeling or home addition project can be intimidating. You are excited about your new space but nervous about all the unknowns. You’ve done your homework and are confident that you’ve chosen the right building partner, but you still feel unsure about what to expect. How will you handle the upheaval you’ll feel in …
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No matter how much you love the great outdoors, you don’t want the outside in your home. Whether you are building a new house or remodeling your current one, you want your home to be cozy in the winter and cool in the summer. This means you’ll need to do some air sealing to keep …
You’ve been dreaming about a new home, a remodel, or a home addition for a while. You’ve thought about what you want it to look like, how you’ll use the space, and the memories you’ll make there. Maybe you have Pinterest boards full of beautiful photos and floor plans sketched on napkins. It’s time to …
Today’s homeowners are more concerned than ever about lowering energy usage. PNAS (the Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences journal) reports that about 20% of the United State’s greenhouse gas emissions come from the heating, cooling, and powering of households. For those who are concerned about caring for the environment, lowering household energy usage is …
If you’re adding on to your house or building a house from the ground up, your structure will eventually be ready for house wrap. While this might not be the most exciting aspect of your project, it may end up being one of the most important. In the next few minutes, you’ll find out exactly …
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