What Makes High-end Remodeling Labor More Expensive Than Other Contractors There is a shortage of skilled tradesmen in the construction industry which has been putting upward pressure on the rates at which contractors must bill out their labor. Multiple factors contributed to this phenomenon, including the lack of trade school support, a large percentage of tradesmen being forced to exit

When to DIY and When to Hire a Contractor NOTE: This is a special guest post by Darlene Mase of Zumper, a housing and apartment website. She’s sharing her tips on when to DIY, or “do it yourself,” and when to reach out to a professional contractor or tradesman to work on your remodeling project. You can read more of her

Outdoor Living Space Ideas to Make Your Own Enchanting Oasis NOTE: This is a special guest post by Anna Fox of Señor Mist, a contractor who specializes in making outdoor living spaces comfortable. They utilize mist, fog, dust control, and heating components to help make your time outside pleasant. Anna is sharing her advice on turning your outdoor living area into

Pros and Cons of moving out vs. staying at home during a remodeling project Deciding to move forward with a large remodeling project is an exciting time – you’ll finally get your house exactly how you’ve envisioned it! Once the choice is made and the contract is signed, it is time to think about your living situation for the duration of the

Whole House Remodeling: Why You Should Renovate Your Entire House at One Time Having a whole-house remodel performed can be a large undertaking, but R. L. Rider Remodeling has an experienced team and process that makes it simpler and stress-free. If your entire house needs updating then there are a lot of good reasons to have all the scopes of work done simultaneously. In

Comparing and Contrasting Different Remodeling Experiences There are so many different types of contractors to choose between for your project: remodelers, general contractors, builders, handymen, trade specialist subcontractors, and other specialties (such as insurance restoration). Check out our blog post on the types of residential remodelers here. It can make your head start to spin when trying to pick between them for