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Here's why barns are painted red

Here is a historic reason behind why barns are mostly always painted red.

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

What to Look for When Hiring a Painting Contractor

To help you do this, there are four things that you should specifically look for when hiring a painting contractor in your area. | D&D Painting

How Do I Know If I Can Trust a Contractor?

The key part to any remodel? How to hire a contractor. HouseLogic helps you find a good contractor and ensure your working relationship is productive.

Why There Are Diamonds on Tape Measures

In a perfect world, you could use the red marks to identify the placement of the studs. To locate a center between the studs, simply find the black diamond.

The Benefits of Hiring a Remodeling Contractor

Here are the benefits of hiring a remodeling contractor instead of trying to do the work yourself.

How to Choose a Remodeling Contractor

At first glance, it would seem like the easiest way to find a remodeling contractor would be to just Google them. Of course if you did so, you’ll probably find more than enough candidates to choose from. And surely they must be the right ones for the jo

5 Non-Traditional Questions to Ask to Select a Remodeling Contractor

Learn 5 non-traditional questions to ask to choose the right kitchen, bathroom or basement remodeling contractor

Your Fairfax Remodeling Contractor Wears Many Hats

Every wonder exactly what your remodeling contractor is responsible for? You’ll develop a new respect for the profession when you learn how much goes into a remodeling job.

What Are the Most Flexible Business Loans for Construction Contractors?

Construction contractors face unique challenges when operating their businesses. In a lot of cases, construction contractors need the working capital to purchase supplies, equipment, and pay a labor force to sustain handle multiple jobs that they are working on while waiting to get paid on those jobs. Finding flexible working capital business loans are essential …

Construction & Remodeling Contractor Business Building Roadmap

Landing page for general contractors, roofing contractors, remodeling contractors, building contractors to sign up for business training.

Allied Remodeling > Contractor Standards Guide

This Guide explains what specifics to look for: BBB rating, insurance, licensing, certifications, and lots of things you might not even know to ask for.

Invest in Single Family or Multifamily Rental Properties?

Is a single family vs multi family home better for a rental? I prefer single family properties for a number of reasons, but it may depend on where you live.

Property Management for Single-Family Homes: Tricks of the Trade

Here’s some of my best advice for how to deal with some potentially challenging situations when managing single-family homes.

When A Single-Family Office Is Not A Good Fit

Single-family offices can deliver outstanding value and attention to their families. However, a single-family office is not the answer for all wealthy families and individuals. Sometimes, the best answer is a multi-family office.

Which costs more: A single-family home or a condo?

Most of us tend to believe that downtown condo living is expensive—certainly more so than living in a suburban single-family home. But what if I could shatter that preconceived notion that urban l…

Benefits of Living in a Single-Family & Townhome Community

Townhome and single-family home living may be the perfect choice for those interested in homeownership with resort-style amenities, safe and secure neighborhoods, and minimal maintenance responsibilities. Read for the many benefits of living in a community!

Single-Family Rental Market: Viable or Dying Out?