Is adding a room worth it?

• <div><p>Major home remodeling projects have some of the highest ROI for adding value to your home. For example, adding a primary bedroom can return about 55% of the investment to build. The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/primary-bedroom-bath-cost.htm">cost of a primary bedroom suite</a> averages <b>$62,000</b>—-so the high ROI helps sweeten the deal. However, always make sure to speak with a contractor and architect before adding a new room to your home, as each space affects the layout and aesthetic of your home differently. </p></div>

Is it more affordable to gut a house than build a new home?

• <div><p>Whether it’s more affordable to gut a house than build a new one depends on the markets where you'd be buying and selling. However, it’s usually less expensive to renovate a home than to build new construction. </p><p>Most homeowners pay between <b>$100,000 and $200,000</b> for demolition and remodeling costs, whereas the average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-build-house.htm">cost to build a new home</a> is between <b>$139,000 and $531,300</b>. </p></div>

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Q: How long will it take to complete the project?

• <div><p>Painting countertops can take a few days to complete yourself. However, keep in mind that it can take up to 14 days for the sealer to cure. So, you want to make sure you wait the manufacturer's recommended amount of time before using your countertops after painting them.</p></div>

Q: What is the difference between a carriage house and a garage?

• <div><p>A carriage house combines garage or storage space with living space, usually in two stories, while a garage generally does not offer any living space. Carriage houses are built with plumbing, insulation, and heating and cooling systems, which are usually features not found in traditional garages. Building codes and insurance requirements greatly differ between the two types of structures, and may make it difficult to convert a garage to a carriage house.</p></div>

Q: How much does a modular home cost?

• <div><p>Depending on size, customization, and location, costs range from $100,000 to $300,000.</p></div>

Q: Is it more affordable to gut a house than build a new home?

• <div><p>Whether it&rsquo;s more affordable to gut a house than build a new one depends on the markets where you'd be buying and selling. However, it&rsquo;s usually less expensive to renovate a home than to build new construction. </p><p>Most homeowners pay between <b>$100,000 and $200,000</b> for demolition and remodeling costs, whereas the average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-build-house.htm">cost to build a new home</a> is between <b>$139,000 and $531,300</b>. </p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2025
I would definitely recommend Frost painting. I would definitely use them again. I had a great experience. They did a wonderful job on my home.
Frost Painting
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Reviewed in October 2024
I was in a crunch for time. Needed a stupmp out of my way to be able to pour gravel to set a building the next day. I spoke to Tyler and he was at my house less than an hour later. 20 minutes after that he had completed the job and even ground a second stump for me. Price was more than fair...
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Reviewed in November 2023
Craig and his helper were very friendly and communicative. They did a very good job installing and staining board and baton siding and replacing the two swing-out doors at the front of my garage. There were a couple of issues to be fixed or adjusted, but they were taken care of without fuss. I...
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Reviewed in August 2023
Quick to respond and schedule the work, Mike is a top-quality guy. He and his team did an absolutely fantastic job transforming my home. Couldn't ask for a better value. Give this dude a call.
Maine Pro Roofing
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Reviewed in November 2022
Thank you A.S. Painting and Projects for your amazing expertise and service. Adrian did an awesome job from planning to finishing painting our entire home. Stunning work finished in record time. Highly recommend and would most definitely hire again for our next home painting project.
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Reviewed in February 2020
I hadn't thought of this building permit in years until I started thinking about selling my place and realized uh oh I had better do something about it. I made a couple of calls to my local building department who told me the bad news that it had to be closed. Most of the folks I spoke to...
OPEN PERMIT SERVICES
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Reviewed in August 2019
When you are from away finding the right person for the job can be a difficult process. Trusting someone to care for your home, maintain the highest level of pride and quality of workmanship, and get the job done in a timely manner while you are hundreds of miles away can be an almost...
Clean Cut Painting Company NY
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Reviewed in September 2015
I had to hire someone else to correct his mistakes which inluded gallons of water to flow into my kitchen. He attemped to fix it 5 times last year for naught. He was rude and unreasonable. He is now ignoring me. I have had a building inspector, another mason and now the current hire and all...
J&S Masonry
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Reviewed in December 2014
The quality was much better than the previous contractor. Everything looks great. I just had a problem getting the scheduling done. They were supposed to call to setup a day and the next thing I know they call me from my front door wondering why I wasn't home. If they could clean up their...
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When it’s time to make big changes to your home, make sure you hire a team that can produce flawless results. Affordable Excavating has been providing a wide range of general contracting services in the Houlton and Cary, ME areas for decades. Our team can do everything from replacing windows and decks to completely redoing your kitchen.

"Harvey and his team were professional and courteous. My wife and I were very satisfied with the completed work on the interior. We had originally planned on doing the exterior of the house first but had to change our plans. Harvey was accommodating and offered suggestions. Some I took, some I didn't. We are already discussing the projects for this coming summer. He doesn't know it but I have a couple new ideas I may implement. I have no doubt that they will do as an outstanding job on the exterior as they did inside. It looks like a new home."

James P on March 2025

"Harvey and his team were professional and courteous. My wife and I were very satisfied with the completed work on the interior. We had originally planned on doing the exterior of the house first but had to change our plans. Harvey was accommodating and offered suggestions. Some I took, some I didn't. We are already discussing the projects for this coming summer. He doesn't know it but I have a couple new ideas I may implement. I have no doubt that they will do as an outstanding job on the exterior as they did inside. It looks like a new home."

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