Change Orders: The C-Word, Part 1

A Change Order as loosely defined by Wikipedia is: A component of the change management process whereby changes in the scope of work agreed to by the Owner, Contractor and Architect are implemented. When executed appropriately, a change order can be a valuable (and necessary) tool. Frequently however, contractors use change orders to exploit their

Our Process for a Washington DC Bathroom Remodeling Project

No two bathrooms are exactly alike.  Particularly when working in older homes common in the Washington, DC area there are many unique spaces.  Often areas that were not initially intended to be bathrooms have been converted to bathrooms, creating interesting and challenging spaces.  That being said, most bathrooms involve a combination of the same basic

Remodeling Change Orders Part 2

Change Orders: The C-Word, Part 2   Because many homeowners have become hip to the change-order hustle that many contractors run (see Change Orders: The C-Word, Part 1), there is often no better way to alienate a client than to start throwing the C-Word around during the course of a renovation.   The truth is

Subcontractors – How this DC Contractor Feels About Ours

In the remodeling industry, building a stable of trusted trade partners is essential.  Every renovation we do in Washington, DC – be it a small kitchen project, or a full-scale addition – will involve some electrical, plumbing, HVAC or other specialty task(s).  Furthermore, trade specific permits are often required, which a licensed professional must obtain.

Washington DC Kitchen Design Projects – Our Unique Process

Kitchen Design: Four Brothers’ Standard Process   In the world of home remodeling, no two jobs are exactly alike.  Even in projects such as kitchen renovations that seemingly involve all the same basic elements (cabinets, appliances, countertops and backsplash), subtle, and sometimes not so subtle differences present themselves and have to be addressed on a

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