From November 2014 thru March 2015, I contracted with Sky Construction, Inc. to make the following improvements at my primary residence, a single family detached home: 1. Single floor addition in the back of the house (11' X 13'). Includes high ceilings, skylights, four windows, ceiling fan, recessed lighting, crawl space with basement access, heating/cooling duct under floor, electrical outlets, new electrical subpanel, permitting, architect. 2. Knock down two walls on main level to create open concept. Moved kitchen from middle of living area to one end. Includes new granite, new maple cabinets, new plumbing and electrical. 3. New hardwood flooring throughout main level, staircase, and entrance area. 4. Completely remodeled master bathroom. Includes new shower stall to replace old shower/tub combination, new maple vanity with granite, new floor and wall tile, new toilet. 5. Finish basement. Includes two new external openings for windows, two new windows, walls and door to separate furnace area from the rest of the basement, moving existing plumbing and electrical wiring as needed, new electrical outlets, recessed lighting, new access doors for crawl spaces / sump pump area / electrical panels, drywall to completely finish the basement. 6. Paint basement, main living area, and entrance area. The general contractor in charge of the project was James Park. James has a solid core team who handles general construction, plumbing, and electrical work. He hires subcontractors to do painting, foundation/concrete work, siding/roofing, flooring, architectural drawings. I lived in the house throughout the entire 4-month renovation. I highly recommend Sky Construction because they are generally competent, responsive, honest, organized, and timely. Regardless of whom you hire to do your home renovation, itâs important to: 1. Write as much detail into your contract as possible. Donât assume something will be done a particular way unless itâs written into the contract. Ask specific questions. 2. Understand exactly how much time, effort, and shopping is required by you, the customer. Ensure that the contract is specific about what exactly is supplied by the contractor and what the customer must supply. 3. Stay informed about the progress of your project on a weekly basis (and daily basis as needed). Report any subcontractor-related issues as soon as possible. Stay in continual communicate with your contractor.