“And, how long is this project going to take?”, you ask. This is a common question for general contractors. It’s probably the first or second question you’ll ask about home improvements. Many contractors would just respond with their best ”guesstimate,” but a solid way to determine the timeline for a project is by a constructability analysis. The process involves analyzing the design, materials and construction methods of your project. Any on these can add time and even money to the ...

You’ve decided to take the plunge, the big plunge into home improvements for your Seattle home. Unless you are a handyman or an avid do-it-yourselfer that typically involves getting a contractor. It can be challenging to find a general contractor in Seattle, there is a lot to consider. A key concept many forget is that you need to obtain more than one quote, the magic number is three.

Why three? Why not 2 or 5 or even 10 estimates for your ...