The Estimate
What things cost, what bids really mean, and how not to overpay. Ed breaks down real renovation numbers from 38 years of writing estimates — so you know a fair bid when you see one.
How to Read a Contractor's Estimate Like a Former Boss
How to read a contractor's estimate without getting screwed. I wrote hundreds of bids over 38 years running crews in Cle...
The 'By the Way' List: Every Change Order I've Ever Seen
The "By the Way" list hits every renovation. After 38 years bidding Cleveland jobs, I've seen every change order trick a...
Your Kitchen Reno Will Cost $XX/SqFt — But Nobody Says That Out Loud
Your kitchen reno in an old Cleveland house will likely run $350–$550 per square foot for a solid mid-range job. Nobody ...
Three Numbers in a Bid That Should Make You Walk
Three numbers on a contractor bid that should make you walk away fast. After 38 years bidding jobs in Cleveland, I know ...
38 Years. Here's What You're Actually Paying For The Actual Home Decoration Quotation
After 38 years running remodeling crews in Cleveland, I'm telling you straight what your renovation money actually buys—...