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10 Questions Your Should Ask Before Hiring a Contractor

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There are so many options out there when searching for a contractor. Throughout your search for the perfect fit, you will encounter the good, the bad, and the ugly. Here is a list of 10 questions you should be asking your contractor before you hire: How long have you been in the business?  Are you licensed? Will you obtain the permits? Do you have a timeline for the project? What is the payment schedule? Will you clean up at the end of the day? Do you have a warranty? Who will be at the site and how will it be supervised? What is the daily work schedule like? Can you put that in writing? At More Brothers, we have easy answers to these questions: Since 1997! Absolutely. Yes, when the contract is signed, we finalize the details and begin securing permits.  Yes, we generally create the timeline before the contract signing. We set up a clear payment schedule with the client. Most definitely. We clean throughout the day and do a major cleaning at the end of the d

How to Write a Google Review

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Reviews are essential for businesses. They provide valuable information to business owners and potential customers. Some customers don't know how or where to leave a review, particularly on the most important site: Google. Here is a quick guide on how to leave a Google review.

Gardening Tips

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Many homeowners are interested in gardening, but don't know where to start or what to include in their allotted space. We talked to one of our clients about his favorite things to grow and some of his best tips. Here are the top four things he considers when creating his garden: 1. Location Location is key in gardening. Our client suggested a few questions to consider when choosing your garden space. Where is the majority of the sun in your yard? What kind of plants are surrounding the area? Will these plants interfere with sunlight, pollination, or growth? Consider where you live. Living in New Mexico, he knows he can't grow exotic fruits, because we don't have the water supply to support them. 2. Type What kind of plants do you want to grow? Jim knows that he specifically wants to grow produce that is useful in the kitchen, particularly for salsa-so he grows peppers, tomatoes, garlic, etc. 3. Watering  Watering is obviously a necessity

Remodel Advice

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Remodels can be daunting. Who am I hiring? What do I actually want? What will the final product look like? How much will it cost? What about the mess? These are all questions that occupy the thoughts of a potential client. We have a few pieces of advice for those who are intimidate by a remodel. 1. Think About What You Need/Want What is your remodel goal? A more open floor-plan, an updated, spacious kitchen, a beautiful backyard seating area. Identify what you need/want from your space. More space for the family, a better functioning bathroom, a bigger backyard for the kids to play in, a gorgeous and trendy kitchen. Brainstorm! What is it your household needs? 2. Get Inspired Check out Houzz or Pinterest. We have accounts on both of these platforms. They provide you with an endless amount ideas for your new project. 3. Contact Us Once you're ready to take the plunge, or if you're still testing the waters you can call us for a FREE estimate! At More Brothers,

Get To Know More Brothers Construction

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Welcome to the More Brothers Construction Blog. We are a residential contractor proudly serving the Albuquerque area for 20+ years.   It all started with servicing coolers in 1994, after Kyle and Candice Tidmore handed out flyers on their roller blades. In 1997, after years of growing a construction business, Kyle rallied his brother and brother-in-law to join him and they became More Brothers Construction.  What makes us unique is we use our own plumbers and electricians, keeping your costs down and providing consistent craftsman on your projects.  More Brothers Construction is featured in Su Casa Magazine. We are also Albuquerque's leading remodeling company, holding Parade of Homes Awards for 2016, 2017, and 2018. Spring 2018 Parade of Homes We look forward to sharing our advice, projects, and journey with you here on our blog.  www.morebrothers.com