Posts by Ian Norman
Kitchen Remodeling Product Selection
Kitchen Remodeling Product Selection After finalizing your kitchen remodeling plan (Home Remodeling: Where to Start), it’s time to talk kitchen remodeling product selection. A kitchen remodeling project must begin with a focus on planning and designing for the space you have. Cabinetry will most likely consume most of your budget in the kitchen and will dictate the…
Read MoreHome Remodeling Project: Where to Start
In this article, we will discuss all the information you will need for a successful home remodeling project A home remodeling project can be a tall task and many homeowners may not know exactly where to start. However, home remodeling is essential for many reasons. We have put together some ideas that will help you…
Read MoreRemodeling Ideas for Post-COVID-19 Life
Now that COVID-19 has changed the way that we work and live, at Gryphon Builders are receiving many inquiries for home remodeling projects, base around how our home life has changed. New uses for old spaces: As people seek more ways to promote productivity in their homes, organization and layout will be a big focus. With…
Read MoreGiving Back During Unprecedented Times:
Giving Back During Unprecedented Times The Hangar Unity Center, Kingsland Baptist Church, Eyes On Me Inc., Gryphon Builders, and Covered Roofing – After the trying year of 2020, most people know someone who can use a helping hand or even just a random act of kindness. From a simple smile to helping a senior citizen cross the street, there are a myriad of ways we all can come together to help each other out and make these trying times a little more bearable.
Read MoreA Guide to Estimating the Length of Home Renovations
How long does it take to remodel a home in Houston Texas? The internet and home improvement shows are full of horror stories about home renovations that take far too long, go way over budget or aren’t done properly. But remodeling your Houston area home doesn’t have to be another one of those nightmare stories! There are effective ways to ensure the process goes smoothly and will stay on budget and on time. Unfortunately, there is no “one size fits all” guide to determining a timeline for a renovation, but reputable contractors can estimate the length of the project accurately. Every renovation project is unique and will have its own timeline. Don’t accept a guess of the estimated timeline for the work at the onset of your remodeling project. A professional builder will provide a detailed project schedule, that includes the timing of selections to be made by the client.
Read MoreHouston Home Remodeling Guide
Start with a solid plan. Now that you have your inspirations and budgets reviewed for your home remodeling project(s) It is time to start the planning process.
If you are looking at smaller remodeling projects, the planning can be easy. Clearing out the area to be remodeled and planning out the dates to have the project done that fit your schedules. For larger projects, like kitchens and master baths and whole home remodeling. Consideration will need to be given how you are going to function in your home while these projects are going on. Or do you need to find temporary living arrangements to keep your sanity? Living though a major home renovation is no fun.
Interview with some building and design professionals to get information on what the inspiration for your home remodeling projects look like in their eyes. Most professionals will interview with client’s and give them some guidance as to the typical cost and timelines for the projects you are contemplating. Now you should have enough information to start the process with a solid plan to make your home renovation come to life.
Read MoreBest Place To Buy A Home – Houston Texas!
Best Place To Buy a Home in Houston Texas!
Do you want to live in an idyllic neighborhood surrounded by excellent schools, beautiful parks and easy access to restaurants, shopping and entertainment? Or is the value of the property and its possible appreciation more important to you? If you answered yes to either or both of these questions, then Houston Texas is the perfect place for you to buy a new home.
Top Neighborhoods
We all know the old adage that when buying real estate, the most important criteria is location, location, location. The Houston metro area has many attractive suburbs for homes buyers to choose from. The best of the best includes Memorial, Piney Point, Spring Branch, Bellaire and Hedwig Village. What makes each of these locales so attractive to prospective buyers is their proximity to downtown Houston, their excellent school systems, and the numerous parks and recreational areas, just to name a few.
Read More