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Are you getting ready for winter? Do you feel the chill out there? I do. It’s one of my favorite times of the year, and that’s Fall. Everything in the garden is starting to die off and look kinda creepy out there. It’s spooky and I really love that. And then of course, right after […]

Question from Mimi:   We installed factory painted doors that have one panel with an embedded trim of molding around the panel. Since the molding protrudes, it has become very scratched up and chipped. I understand how to fill the chips, but I want to paint the moldings with the strongest paint to endure the […]

Question from Jon The contractor doing my bathroom renovation has used gold bond Purple XP (a water-resistant drywall) as a backer for the tile in my shower. This is the Question:   Is this an accepted practice or should I be concerned? To help answer this question we’re bringing on ATC contractor, Paul Reeves with […]

A lot is happening out there with smart technology. Now, I’m not a high-tech kind of guy. I need my 10-year old granddaughter to figure out a new phone whenever I get one, so that’s where I’m at in life. I’m your host Todd Bird. This is AskTheContractors.com. Your source for local Home Improvement Pros. […]

This episode looks deeply into housing prices. We continue to see the cost of housing rise to record numbers. A lot of that has to do with land values, especially here in California. You can buy a home across the Golden State and the price will vary, but [two-by-fours] are still the same cost; sheet-rock […]

Just because people tell you something, doesn’t mean it’s true. We want to dispel some of the misconceptions about buying a home… The home-buying experience can be complicated, terrifying and littered with a lot of misunderstanding. Sometimes, it’s hard to separate fact from fiction. “You just bought that home dream home. You’ll love it. You can’t wait […]

According to a new study. 90% of Americans say they plan on tackling a home remodeling project soon. Some of you will start with a kitchen or overhaul your master bathroom. Others want to just finish off your basement and garage. Are you one of those considering a remodeling project? Before you do, it’s important […]

Welcome to AskTheContractors.com Do you have a project going on at your home? This is where we cut through it all and nail things down. That’s because we’re your Source for Local Home Improvement Pros. I’ve been a contractor well over 30 years. So if you need a contractor, you can request an estimate from […]

Question from Pam   The framers are using wood with cracks and frays. They told me that’s normal for the wood.   This is the Question: Should I require the work to be undone to replace this wood? To give you a little background. Pam’s having her home framed. This is rough framing. Her contractor […]

Do you need to have a project started around your home? We’re your source for local Home Improvement Pros in Northern California. I see more and more people are starting to renovate their homes. They know they need to update that flooring. It’s probably way behind the times. Or the bathroom was built in the […]