Art Dionne Remodeling Contractor

Lumber Prices Are Falling—Here's How You Can Save Money On Your Next DIY Project

If you have home projects to complete, now is the time.

5 Things You Should Know About Building A Home

Building a new home can be just as exciting as it is complex and stressful. If you properly plan out the project and try to avoid mistakes, you can ensure the house stays within your budget and desired timeline.

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.

21 Fantastic Kitchen Cabinets Guides

If you are thinking about remodeling your kitchen, then be sure to check out the fantastic kitchen cabinet guides on Houzz. The guides will walk you through the cabinet selection process, from start to finish. Resource guides cover everything from Shaker to flat panel, from corbels to aprons, from glass knobs to recessed pulls. [Note: photo via Dresser Homes ]<br>21 Fantastic Guides for Kitchen Cabinets

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.

How to prevent a dispute with a home contractor from blowing up in your face

If you refuse to pay for shoddy work, the remodeler could file a mechanic's lien — which ultimately could result in the forced sale of your home to pay the debt.

Need to Hire a Siding Contractor? Is it Time for New Siding Installation? (Part 1)

Part 1 explores How do you know if you need new siding installation? And... Who should you call when looking for a siding contractor?

Question from your neighbor: “Can anyone suggest a good siding contractor? Our house...”

Can anyone suggest a good siding contractor? Our house...

Ideas for Shopping for Spring

Fall is the time to prepare your yard for next spring. There may also be time to hire a Twin Cities siding contractor to fix any damage or paint the trim.

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?

2 Key Factors Driving Single-Family Housing

Job growth and lower mortgage rates are two positive economic variables that will support near-term growth for single-family construction.

The answer for affordable housing? Single-family homes

Rentals in single-family homes and small multifamily buildings are a viable solution for helping the significant lack of affordable homes in the housing market. But in order for this to happen, these three policies need to change.

US builders boost single-family home construction

The Pros and Cons of Single Family Rental Properties

Are single family properties better than multi-family properties? This article examines the pros and cons of investing in single family properties.

Single-Family Rentals, Build-to-Rent Communities and Detached Homes: What is the Difference?

Emerging single-family rentals (SFR) communities are growing in popularity, filling the void between multifamily rentals and owning a home.