32 episodes
Remodeling Wisdom - Advice from the Pro Craig Rainey
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3.7 • 3 Ratings
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Craig Rainey reveals the secret workings of the residential remodeling industry and how to avoid the numerous pitfalls that could cost you money and damage your single biggest investment - your home!
With more than 40 years' experience in the industry, Craig has worked in every phase and filled almost every role. hands-on builder, artisan, material vendor, window and door installer, project management, architectural designer, and building contractor. He gives his insight into the workings of the building industry. He reveals the most closely held secrets that most builders would rather you not know about the business and your project.
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How to Manage Your Remodel Project Yourself - Part 3
Craig continues with your crash course on managing your own project with his advice on finding the right trades and materials providers.
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How to Manage Your Remodel Project Yourself - Part 2
Craig reveals the true nature of his business model and how it can help you successfully complete your DIY remodeling project. In this episode Craig turns the corner he calls the "Big Shift" from advice to keep you and your project safe to how to DIY like a professional.
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How to Manage Your Remodel Project Yourself - Part 1
You may want to run your remodel project yourself for financial reasons, or you may be skeptical of the ability of your bidding contractors. Craig breaks down the way to control your biggest obstacle to your success - Trades.
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Lighting the Overlooked Decor Item
Craig shares a recent experience with a client who discovered their current lighting doesn't work with their new decor. He talks about the three levels of lighting and his pet peeves about lighting quick fixes.
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Your House Will Talk You out of a Remodel - Don't Listen.
So many times, we take our color samples home and what we loved in the store, we hate at the house. What changed? Your house doesn't like your selections.
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The Remodel Sales Process - Turn it to Your Benefit
We dread the sales process of getting bids and fielding calls from eager salespeople. Bids on the phone and emailed proposals are your worst nightmare in the construction industry. Craig explains how to take control of the sales process, turning the benefit to you the homeowner. Never make your decision on the lowest-priced emailed proposal.