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Goldilocks And The Three Bins

Accurately determining the correct size of dumpster for the job at hand is important to avoid unnecessary disposal costs.  A bin that is too small means you’ll have to order a second bin to finish the job. A bin that…

A Toilet Is A Toilet. Or Is It?

While the actual portable toilet units available in the Indianapolis area may be similar and serve the same purpose on a job site, the service level from company to company can vary wildly. When considering which company to choose to…

Give a Pre-Lien Notice

EXPANDING THE PRE-LIEN NOTICE REQUIREMENT: THE EFFECT OF FEITLER V. SPRINGFIELD ENTERPRISES, INC. ON THE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING AND REMODELING INDUSTRY by Paul J. Carroll A pre-lien notice must be given in order to subsequently file a valid mechanic’s lien when…

Aging in Place

Part One One of the most interesting trends for adults 50+ is the idea of aging in place—staying in your family home and making a few adjustments to improve safety, efficiency and comfort. Even younger clients are thinking ahead or…

Red Hot Bathrooms

Give Your Clients a Red Hot Bathroom Ask most anyone what room they’d most like to remodel and they’ll probably say ‘the kitchen.’ Ask them for a second choice and they’re almost certain to reply ‘the bathroom.’ It can make…

The Return of the Summer Kitchen

Out behind even the most impressive frame mansion, especially in warm Southern climates, there was always one brick structure, close—but not too close—to the main house. It was the summer kitchen, where the domestic kitchen staff would prepare meals. In the South,…

How to Plan a Remodeling Project

With spring comes the desire to improve living conditions, and that means a new house, a home addition, or the most common improvement—a remodeling project. Home improvements, from a new front door or a patio to a complete rehab of a kitchen…