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Yakima Custom Home Remodeling

bAX509ds — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:45:16 +0000

Kitchen Remodeling Ideas

Kitchens today are often the nerve centers of the home, incorporating culinary adventure, work, play and entertainment into one. A place to cook, eat, store and clean in comfort and safety is the basic principle of the kitchen. A space to taste, celebrate or contemplate is the kitchen’s soul. By blending the fundamental essentials with your imagination, we will help you create a kitchen that works for you, your family and your entertaining needs.

Bathroom Makeover & Remodeling

The bathroom holds a unique place in the home. It is a space of cleansing and rejuvenation, nurturing and preparation. A bathroom is the part of the home that serves the family, yet is often not well served itself. Style and function, organization and need are requirements often overlooked that, when put together, create the ideal bathroom or spa.

Let us show you how easy it can be to give your bathroom a look and livability you’ll love.

Family Living Room Remodeling

No longer just a room to admire, the living room is now where formality meets comfort. Dignified and lively, a place to entertain and celebrate, or to quietly reflect, your living room comes to life, announcing your unique sense of style to those who enter. The family room, the place to share movie nights and game day. Settle in and relax in the room that’s comfortable, laid-back.

Let us create a space that is dynamic and vibrant, yet puts you and your guests at ease. We will give you a look that conveys your sense of style, function and home.

Bedroom Remodeling

The intimate sanctuary we create in our bedroom is an expression of our private self. Whether soothing color, subtle texture or lavish comfort, your definition of serenity and tranquility is what rules the process of creating this most intimate space.

Outdoor Living Spaces

Imagine a tropical paradise, an outdoor kitchen, or a place you can sit, relax and enjoy the beautiful nature that surrounds you. We can transform a seldom-used portion of your yard or a patio into a practical, well-designed extension of your home. Entertaining family and guests or just bringing the outdoors in, this subtly significant change will refresh the look and feel of your home.

Other Living Spaces

Few things fit your lifestyle as well as a home customized to your own specifications. At Baxter Construction LLC we take great pride in the work we do and we offer a complete spectrum of remodeling services. The scope of our experience includes projects of every type and size from remodeling individual rooms to ground to whole home restorations. Whether you want to add a room, or finish your garage or basement, enclose your patio or build a deck, we’ll work with each and every element of your remodeling project-because this is your vision, your lifestyle, your home.

Home Designs & Living Style

What is your style?

This can be an overwhelming question at any time, not just at the start of a home design project. The answer is often difficult to describe in words as our preferences, color schemes and backgrounds blend together into a style we call our own.

At Baxter Construction LLC, we strive to connect you and your style to the spaces you spend your time in. Your unique combination of tastes and flair will start the conversation that will build your dream.

We welcome your interpretation of style in all its balance and contrasts. Whether your design aspirations are subtle or larger than life, we’ll help you shape the place you call home.

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Baxter Construction Buys Rankin Building On River Road

bAX509ds — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 01:55:59 +0000

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How to Select a Remodeling Contractor

bAX509ds — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 19:47:45 +0000

Things to consider when selecting a remodeling contractor

Baxter Construction L.L.C. has compiled the following information to help you choose a remodeling professional. You will want to select a professional who will provide consistent and reliable home improvement services. Consider the following when selecting the professional of your choice.

Fiscal Responsibility

It is extremely important to consider a contractor with an established history of sound business practices. A contractor who fails to pay material or service providers can create major difficulties for a property owner. Unpaid invoices connected to a particular job site may become a mechanics lien against the subject property. The owner can then be required to satisfy these liens to protect the ownership of their property, even though they may have proof of payment to the contractor. Many property owners have suffered from this unfair experience after discovering that their contractor failed to pay all of the project’s expenses.

Company Profile

There are two types of contracting firms in the restoration and remodeling industry. One type is generally a small company, consisting of the owner/contractor and some sub-contractors. This person usually works alone and may have a spouse assisting with some of the administrative duties. A spare room in the house and a truck is generally all of the office and shop space this contractor needs. This person will often utilize sub-contractors and temporary labor to fulfill many of the job tasks that he cannot complete himself.

Typically completing all the estimating and sales, material procurement, bookkeeping and much of the fieldwork personally, this is likely to be a busy and hard working individual. Due to the size of this company, the contractor will often be able to offer the lowest possible price. This company will serve very well for some customers, although there are times when this contractor may experience serious difficulties. A small company operator can become overwhelmed by the demands of the remodeling task, while constantly soliciting and selling new jobs, and attempting to manage the other aspects of the business. An illness, injury, family problem, or any number of other problems can create a remodeling disaster for an innocent customer. A well-intentioned individual can quickly become spread too thin.

The other type of firm operating in this industry is larger and will generally offer a more comprehensive menu of services. These services may include design, a wider variety of product selection, construction technique, and warranty coverage. These companies generally employ a crew of field technicians to complete jobs, and a separate administrative staff to support the field crew, order materials, and estimate and stage new jobs. This results in larger company overhead, but allows the various people involved in the project to focus on completing the tasks at hand for which they are best qualified. This creates a greater likelihood that the project will be completed on time and budget, with minimal disruption and inconvenience to the customer. An employee illness, injury, and other problems can strike this contractor also, but it will be much less likely to result in a serious problem for the customer.

We were the first type of contractor 16 years ago, but now, we have grown into the second type of contractor. While our management obviously attempts to control and justify overhead, it does so without sacrificing the quality and service the customer deserves. Baxter Construction L.L.C. is very proud of its employees and provides a compensation and benefit package that attracts and rewards the best in the industry. Management believes that a team of employees, happy and secure in their jobs, will provide the best service and product to customers. We employ a team of field technicians, estimators, customer service representatives, project managers, and foremen. This enables Baxter Construction L.L.C. to manage multiple projects simultaneously, while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.

Insurance and Licensing

A critical issue to the customer should be the contractor’s insurance coverage. Some contractors are not eligible for insurance due to a poor claim history or weak financial statements, while others are attempting to minimize their costs by “going bare.” This means no insurance available to offset the owner’s loss in the event of a disaster. Your homeowner’s insurance may have exclusions or limits to your coverage if your contractor does not carry adequate coverage. Your contractor should carry both Worker’s Compensation and General Liability Insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 in coverage limits. Ask for a certificate of insurance. Just as crucial, your contractor should hold a current Contractor’s License issued by a State Contractor License Board. You should contact the State License Board to verify this information.

References

Customers should always ask for references, and more importantly, check the references provided by the contractor. Ask questions. Is the project referenced similar to your project? Ask for a description. How long has it been since the job was completed? Was the job completed to their full satisfaction? In a timely fashion? How were the problems handled? (Every job has some problems). What was the worst part of the job? Was the job site clean? What was the worst part of the project? Would they use the contractor again? How could the contractor’s service improve? What did they like most about the contractor?

Customer Satisfaction

At Baxter Construction L.L.C., we strive to live up to our customer’s expectations and deliver a quality product on time and on budget. Baxter Construction L.L.C. remains an industry leader in meeting the needs of our customers year after year. We are capable of many aspects of construction, but by specializing in restoration and remodeling, we have become better, quicker, and more focused on our customer’s needs. This enables us to control all aspects of a project and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.

We understand the importance of partnering with a remodeling professional that will earn your trust and help you realize your vision for your home. We have been serving customers since 1995 and pride ourselves on the long-term relationships developed through sound business practices and fiscal responsibility.

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Insurance Claim Tips

bAX509ds — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 02:59:14 +0000

When it comes to your home, any loss can be devastating. By working together with your insurance company and Baxter Construction L.L.C. we can make the repair process much easier. A few suggestions that will help to speed the process are:

1. Contact your insurance carrier right away.

2. Your safety is of primary concern so stay clear of any damaged areas.

3. If safely possible, move furniture or other items of value to an unaffected area of your home to prevent further damage to them.

4. Make a list of everything that has been damaged or destroyed for your insurance adjuster. Receipts, credit card statements, canceled checks or owner’s manuals will be very helpful. The more information you can provide your insurance adjuster the faster they can process your claim.

5. Do not try to clean damaged items. Cleaning damaged items without the proper equipment can do more harm than good.

6. Save your receipts for any costs that you incur due to your loss (cleaning, water extraction, etc.) as your insurance provider may reimburse you for these expenses.

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Remodeling Tips

bAX509ds — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 02:59:06 +0000

Remodeling: Getting Started

Here are a few ideas to help you figure out what you want to do…

…Watch some H.G.T.V. or go to their website and get some ideas.

…Go to your local bookstore & look through some of the wonderful books now available. Purchase some magazines & cut some pictures and articles out that best reflect the look and feel that you want to achieve.

…Determine what you really want in advance. What are your basic priorities and the goals of what you want your remodel to achieve? Then write down what your ultimate wishes are. Make notes and write down questions you have about the various products and designs that you may be potentially interested in. Remember, this is your home, be creative, and think outside of the box!

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