Behind the Curtain Blog
Not every part of construction is beautiful. It’s costly, dirty, time consuming, and stressful at times. The only way to make it better is to take a long hard look at the tough parts right away. That’s the path to a simplified experience and to beautiful after photos.
This industry has a reputation for concealment. We believe candid, honest conversations are an important part of honest business. You are looking for real answers, so having the tough conversations, and giving you the bad news first is an important part of respecting you and your time.
Fixed-Cost vs. Cost-Plus
There can be a bit of muddy water to wade through when receiving estimates from contractors for your home’s project. Each company has unique ways of presenting information and compiling their costs. Let’s clear that up.
Construction on the Lakeshore
Throw a rock in West Michigan and you’ll hit water. Make sure it doesn’t displace any sand or dune-grass though… We joke, because we know how restrictive it is to work near the water. Years of working, and living, on the lakeshore has shown us how critical our dunes are.