Turn Your Next Remodel into an Opportunity

You might hear the world “remodel” and envision a kitchen or bathroom upgrade, or tacking an addition on to your home. Sometimes they are cosmetic and sometimes they indicate that you have reached a milestone in your life and are ready for something new.

Remodeling is more than keeping up with the neighbors, though. In some cases, it can save or extend the life your home. Here are some common issues associated with older homes that can be addressed during your remodel:

-          Prevent fires and eliminate a recognized hazard by replacing aluminum or knob-and-tube wiring with copper.

-          Add value and safety to an addition by adding a window that allows proper egress in case of emergency.

-          Some older homes are still on fuses. Update to a newer and safer circuit box.

-          If you still have galvanized piping, you probably don’t want to know what the water that you drink and wash in is really traveling through. Update to newer, long-lasting and cleaner plumbing.

-          Other hazards: due to decades of improved building standards, today’s homeowner might forget that there are still many homes that require improvements like asbestos abatement. Your scheduled remodel could be the perfect opportunity to square away such concerns once and for all. You’ll improve the value of your home and the safety of your family.

Take the remodeling opportunity to make smart choices for your home. Protect your family, your investment and your future. Contact JH Fisher Construction, Inc. with your remodeling questions today!

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