Home Improvement Magazine´s Tips on Choosing the Best Closet Businesses
Chet Holmes International
January 21, 2008
www.thehomemag.com
From choosing closet organizers and shelving to closet doors and hardware, getting the right closet design is the first step to improving the functionality of your Atlanta home. Survey your entire residence for storage space that could be improved with better space planning and organization solutions: walk in closets, bedroom closet, linen closet, coat closet, office cabinetry or office in a closet, and even the pantry closet. The right shelving and storage system can improve them all.
When the work is done properly, it is a home improvement project you will appreciate on a daily basis. The look of your entire home will benefit when everything has its place and your rooms are clutter free.
Finding an Atlanta area company that is expert at planning the best use of closet space is the key, but there are several other practical matters to be considered:
Tip 1: Does the closet company offer a range of materials? If budget is not an issue, perhaps a solid wood closet or a cedar closet will make your vision of ultimate organization come true. Most of us will want to learn such things as whether the company has a laminate product that looks like wood at a lesser price. Do they have attractive cabinets or built-in dressers? Do they offer wire shelving and baskets?
Tip 2: Ask the company for referrals and photos of recent jobs for clients who have had done what you´re asking to be done. A picture can be worth a thousand words. A home improvement company with happy customers in your Atlanta neighborhood should be able to provide references.
Tip 3: Ask the contractor to provide proof of insurance, training and safety information. You will want to know that the workers in your home have the knowledge to do their work safely and solidly. You will want to be satisfied that they are insured and have a good reputation for reliability.
Tip 4: Discuss warranties and guarantees with respect to workmanship and products. You want the business you choose to stand behind their materials and installation. Make sure the company you hire is on the same page as you with regard to standards of work and the finished look, durability and performance.
Tip 5: Avoid contractors requiring a deposit. Why? If they are under-funded, then the potential for problems increases tremendously. You want to work with a company whose workers are happy and paid on time and whose vendors enjoy meeting their needs.
Finally, consider how well the design and layout will suit you: Do you need mirrors? Will there be proper lighting? Can parts of the design change as your needs change?
For more home improvement and remodeling tips and articles, visit: www.thehomemag.com
From choosing closet organizers and shelving to closet doors and hardware, getting the right closet design is the first step to improving the functionality of your Atlanta home. Survey your entire residence for storage space that could be improved with better space planning and organization solutions: walk in closets, bedroom closet, linen closet, coat closet, office cabinetry or office in a closet, and even the pantry closet. The right shelving and storage system can improve them all.
When the work is done properly, it is a home improvement project you will appreciate on a daily basis. The look of your entire home will benefit when everything has its place and your rooms are clutter free.
Finding an Atlanta area company that is expert at planning the best use of closet space is the key, but there are several other practical matters to be considered:
Tip 1: Does the closet company offer a range of materials? If budget is not an issue, perhaps a solid wood closet or a cedar closet will make your vision of ultimate organization come true. Most of us will want to learn such things as whether the company has a laminate product that looks like wood at a lesser price. Do they have attractive cabinets or built-in dressers? Do they offer wire shelving and baskets?
Tip 2: Ask the company for referrals and photos of recent jobs for clients who have had done what you´re asking to be done. A picture can be worth a thousand words. A home improvement company with happy customers in your Atlanta neighborhood should be able to provide references.
Tip 3: Ask the contractor to provide proof of insurance, training and safety information. You will want to know that the workers in your home have the knowledge to do their work safely and solidly. You will want to be satisfied that they are insured and have a good reputation for reliability.
Tip 4: Discuss warranties and guarantees with respect to workmanship and products. You want the business you choose to stand behind their materials and installation. Make sure the company you hire is on the same page as you with regard to standards of work and the finished look, durability and performance.
Tip 5: Avoid contractors requiring a deposit. Why? If they are under-funded, then the potential for problems increases tremendously. You want to work with a company whose workers are happy and paid on time and whose vendors enjoy meeting their needs.
Finally, consider how well the design and layout will suit you: Do you need mirrors? Will there be proper lighting? Can parts of the design change as your needs change?
For more home improvement and remodeling tips and articles, visit: www.thehomemag.com
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