Sunday, July 30, 2017

15 Reasons Your Project May Not Be Completed On Time



One of the most frustrating times for any homeowner is when a project is not completed on time. Now there are plenty of reasons why the fault may lay with the contractor, but today I’m going to share with you some of the reasons that may take it out of their control.

11.    Weather. You may think your contractor can handle anything, but they cannot control the weather.
22.    The faucet came in defective and a new one needs to be sent from the manufacturer.
33.    The humidity levels in the wood flooring won’t acclimate to the house fast enough, drawing out the    time it takes to complete the floors.
44.    The granite tops were being cut and the stone slab cracked along a fault line. A new slab needs to be  found.
55.  The sheetrock mud wasn’t dry enough to sand and needs another day to dry.
66.   Rot was found in the bathroom floor and the subfloor and floor joists need to be replaced.
77.   Cast iron pipes were found and need to be replaced with pvc pipe.
88.   The county inspector didn’t have time to inspect your project on the day it was scheduled to be inspected.
99.  The power company didn’t turn the power back on the day you needed it.
110.The cabinet company is behind schedule.
111.  A light fixture arrived broken and a new one needs to be shipped out
112.  You changed your mind 3 times on the wall paint color.
113.  The shower glass came in with a scratch and needs to be reordered.
114.  The bathroom mirror was hit by a rock being delivered and needs to be recut.
115.  The plumber has the flu and a new plumber needs to be found.


It’s always a good idea to have an extra week or two buffer time built in for the length you expect or have been told that your project will take. Better that and be surprised when the project is completed on time than thoroughly frustrated when your project takes more time than you were told. Have you encountered other things that have put your project schedule behind? I’d love to hear about your experience. Email me at Jessica@webbercoleman.com

Sunday, July 16, 2017

Rolling Ladders

As ceiling heights in homes grow taller and people are interested in maximizing their storage space, one item that is helpful in accessing storage space near the ceiling is a rolling ladder. We used to only see these in library spaces, but now we are using them in closets, bunk rooms, kitchens, mudrooms and garages. There are many styles and finishes that can be used and they can also make a great aesthetic statement.

Rolling ladders can be made out of any wood species, powder coated aluminum or a myriad of metals. The wood ladders can be stained or painted to match or contrast the surrounding cabinetry and trim work. Often times an aluminum ladder is chosen because it weighs less and is easier to move around if needed. While a rolling ladder is very functional it can also add a really lovely design detail to a space.


Some options for rolling ladders are if you want handrails, do you want it to roll on wheels at the top or do you want it to hook on the rail at the top, allowing you to take it off and move it around, do you want a traditional wheel pattern or a more contemporary wheel pattern.


While adding a rolling ladder is not inexpensive, it sure beats dragging out a stepstool when you need to get to something at the top of your cabinets. Add a rolling ladder to your “To Consider” list. Do you have any ideas for places to use a rolling ladder? Email me at Jessica@webbercoleman.com

Sunday, July 2, 2017

Charging Electronics


Do you have phone chargers scattered across your kitchen counters? Where do you charge your fitness tracker, Laptop, ipad, and the myriad of other devices that have to be charged these days? Below are several of the ways we have hidden away charging devices that allow you to reclaim your counter space.

1.      Put an outlet inside a cabinet. This allows you to plug in chargers while also shutting the door.
2.      Do you have open shelves on the end of your island? Consider putting an outlet in one of those shelves and keeping a basket on the shelf to wrangle electronics.
3.      Install a Docking Drawer inside a drawer. Specifically made to function with opening and closing drawers, this is perfect and an item we are starting to put in most kitchens. It’s also perfect for offices and in bathrooms for hair dryers and electronic razors.




When you are considering adding outlets specifically for charging electronics, consider if you need to use a regular outlet or if you should use a combo usb and outlet device. So many things charge with a usb port these days that that helps maximize the usage of an outlet space. What are your tricks for wrangling electronics? I’d love to hear! Email me at Jessica@webbercoleman.com