Termite Damage Caused from Moisture - Home Restoration - Termite damage seems to be a growing problem, especially in areas where moisture and humidity are high. Even if you live in a dry environment, termites can still be a problem, especially if there is moisture from water leaks and water leaks come from leaky pipes and roof damage.

Problems With Old Electrical Wires in My Attic - Homes built before the 1940s could have problems with old electrical wires in their attics. If the electrical is working just fine in the home and you're not having major issues, you could leave your electrical wiring alone, but I don't advise it.

Home Restoration Using a Digital Camera - Now obviously you can't build a home with a digital camera, but you can save yourself a lot of frustration by taking pictures as the work progresses. One of the best tools that you can use today when working on any home remodeling project is a digital camera.

Online Construction Referral Services Create Restoration Problems - I needed to find a heating and air-conditioning contractor for the house I was remodeling and decided to use a popular online construction referral service. At the time, I was familiar with the process, because I used their services before, but this time, I was about to learn a lesson that I would never forget.

Design First Then Renovate Your Home - I know plenty of homeowners who have a pretty good idea about what they want and often call me, to provide them with a decent design for their renovation project. This is okay for the remodeling contractor, but most of the time the homeowner doesn't get exactly what they want. They haven't gathered enough information and often end up disappointed in the future.