What steps should I take to get my home ready for summer?

Getting your home ready for the summer is not only about taking out lawn chairs, uncovering outdoor dining tables and mowing your lawn. It also requires a significant amount of manual labor. As the warm weather approaches, so do the weeds, heavy rain and the arrival of annoying bugs and mosquitos. This year’s cycle of cicadas will surely add to, and further complicate the preparation of your outdoor space

By |2023-07-06T13:35:03-04:00May 19, 2021|Deck Contracting, Garden, Landscaping, Pool Contracting, Powerwashing, Summer Tips|Comments Off on What steps should I take to get my home ready for summer?

Why should my contractor provide me a certificate of insurance before starting work?

A Certificate of Insurance (COI) is a document provided by [...]

By |2023-06-27T11:19:21-04:00November 19, 2020|Bathroom Contracting, Deck Contracting, Door Contracting, General Contractors, Home Remodeling, Kitchen Contractor, Painting Contractor, Pool Contracting, Window Contracting|Comments Off on Why should my contractor provide me a certificate of insurance before starting work?

Do I Need A Formal Written Contract When I Hire A Contractor?

Whether it is something you want, don’t want or are not sure if you need, it is the legal responsibility of a licensed contractor, doing work within the five boroughs of New York City, to provide their clients a contract when providing a home improvement service. When discussing your project with a contractor, they should follow up with a written estimate, which clearly states their business name, physical street address, phone number and NYC Home Improvement Contractors license number.

By |2023-06-27T11:23:21-04:00October 22, 2020|Bathroom Contracting, Deck Contracting, Door Contracting, General Contractors, Painting Contractor, Pool Contracting, Window Contracting|Comments Off on Do I Need A Formal Written Contract When I Hire A Contractor?

What are the implications of hiring an unlicensed or uninsured contractor?

You have saved for years preparing for your home remodeling [...]

By |2023-07-05T13:54:28-04:00July 29, 2020|Bathroom Contracting, Deck Contracting, Door Contracting, General Contractors, Home Improvement, Home Remodeling, Kitchen Contractor, Painting Contractor, Pool Contracting, Window Contracting|Comments Off on What are the implications of hiring an unlicensed or uninsured contractor?

How Can I Make Sure My Swimming Pool Is Electrically Safe?

More than ever, homeowners are choosing a “staycation” this year and are investing in their backyards, where health and social safety can be maintained. Whether homeowners are installing a backyard kitchen, swimming pool, hot tub or jacuzzi, the outdoor living scene has taken the home improvement industry to a new level.

By |2023-06-27T11:38:31-04:00July 14, 2020|Electricians, Pool Contracting, Summer Tips|Comments Off on How Can I Make Sure My Swimming Pool Is Electrically Safe?

7th Annual Home Improvement Expo March 10-11 At Staten Island Mall

Free exhibition to feature remodeling contractors and home service providers [...]

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