Written by the people who do the work
John Tavera is the Project Manager at Southern Home Remodeling in Arlington, TX. He works alongside co-founder Cristian Quimbayo on kitchen, bathroom and whole-home remodels across Arlington and Tarrant County, from the first in-home visit to the day the crew packs up. John writes about what homeowners can expect on a real job: permits, timelines, materials and the problems older DFW homes throw at a remodel.
Porcelain tile or luxury vinyl plank? Here is how slab foundations, clay soil and Texas humidity shape the right bathroom floor for homes around Thora Hart Park in Arlington, TX.
Which Bathroom Flooring Suits a Slab Home? Arlington, TX Read More »
How long a whole-home remodel really takes for 1970s to 1990s homes in Grand Prairie, phase by phase, and what tends to stretch the schedule.
How Long Does a Whole-Home Remodel Take? | Grand Prairie, TX Read More »
Wondering whether your family can stay put during a whole-home remodel near Glasgow Drive in Arlington? Here is how phasing, slab plumbing, Texas heat, and City of Arlington inspections shape the answer.
Can You Live at Home During a Remodel? | Arlington, TX Read More »
Older ranch homes around Pirie Park and West Sanford Street in Arlington often still carry galvanized steel water lines. Here is how to decide whether to replace them during your remodel.
Should You Replace Galvanized Pipes When Remodeling? | Arlington, TX Read More »
A phase-by-phase order of work for renovating an established home in Arlington, from foundation checks and permits to rough-ins, drywall and finishes.
What Order Should a Home Renovation Go In? | Arlington, TX Read More »
Older homes in Ash Meadows, Fort Worth sit on shifting clay. Here is why a slab foundation check belongs at the start of any remodel, and what to look for.
Foundation Check Before a Home Renovation? | Ash Meadows, Fort Worth Read More »
A practical guide to planning layered kitchen lighting in Fort Worth homes near Trinity Boulevard, from replacing the old fluorescent box to permits and attic-safe LED cans.
How Should You Plan Kitchen Lighting? | Fort Worth, TX Read More »
Why an outside-vented range hood is the right call for a Dalworthington Gardens kitchen, how older ranch homes change the duct plan, and how permits and inspections work.
Should a Kitchen Remodel Vent Outside? | Dalworthington Gardens, TX Read More »
Homes near West Green Oaks Boulevard in Arlington often have bathroom fans that vent into the attic. Here is how a remodel should size, duct and control ventilation so new finishes last.
How Should You Vent a Remodeled Bathroom? | Arlington, TX Read More »
Wondering which rental property updates actually attract quality tenants in Arlington, TX? This guide walks you through the smartest remodeling moves for investment properties and fix-and-flip projects in the DFW Mid-Cities area.
Rental Property Updates That Attract Tenants in Arlington, TX Read More »
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