As part of my duties as the permit coordinator, I visit many public buildings almost everyday. Opening doors, touching pens, documents, pushing elevator buttons, parking meters, etc. Never once did I ponder how many fingers/hands have touched the same things I was touching until the pandemic. Who knows how many times I’ve touched my face … Read more
Choosing a general contractor is the most important step in any minor or major construction or remodeling project. Word of mouth referrals and seeing other completed jobs should be essential in making your decision. Referring to the Better Business Bureau for any negative reports is also something you should do. Remember that your contractor will be in … Read more
Employee Spotlight Interview – Steve Every week we will be featuring one of our hard working guys so that you can know the people coming out to your home a little better. Today we talked to Steve who has been with the Chap Family for 36 years. What I do at Chap… I … Read more
How do you decide the right time to do a home improvement project? What is my budget?How do you decide what projects should be prioritized? How do you get started? There are so many questions when deciding what and how to do things to what is most commonly someone’s biggest asset. Always plan ahead for … Read more
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Landscaping is a large part of the finish look to your new home or addition once construction is completed. Some homeowners and builders do not plan for this work accurately during the budget and design phases. This can cause issues when trying to stick to a budget. There is information that your design professional will need … Read more
Employee Spotlight Interview – Drew Every week we will be featuring one of our hard working guys so that you can know the people coming out to your home a little better. Today we talked to Drew who has been with the Chap Family for 3 years. What I do at Chap… Plumber … Read more
Lily of the Valley Recently, I came across this small fragrant flower in my garden, after a quick search I found out that it was called Lily of the Valley. Something else my search told me is that it is poisonous! While I didn’t anticipate putting it in my salad, I have two dogs one … Read more
Employee Spotlight Interview – Lester Every week we will be featuring one of our hard working guys so that you can know the people coming out to your home a little better. Today we talked to Lester who has been with the Chap Family for 6 years. What I do at Chap… HVAC … Read more
Rodents and raccoons can be a huge problem for homeowners. These small animals find your attics and crawl spaces inviting places to keep warm from the winter weather and to have their babies. These animals can cause terrible damage to your insulation, roofing, and most importantly wiring. Make sure your homeowners insurance covers you for … Read more