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A Chance to Give Back

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by: James Oliver, President of Highlander Construction and Development

 

Recently, our company announced that we would be working with “Homes For Our Troops” (HFOT), a national non-profit charity whose sacred mission is to assist severely injured Servicemen and Servicewomen and their immediate families by raising donations of money, building materials and professional labor and to coordinate the process of building a home that provides maximum freedom of movement and the ability to live more independently.  HFOT is honoring the service and sacrifice of Marine Sgt. Jeremy Austin, a Pulaski County native, who , with the construction of a new home in Pulaski.
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New Year’s Resolutions for Homeowners

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It’s that time of year where we all make lists and resolutions with the best of intentions. Here are a few simple resolutions you can make (and keep) to maintain and enhance the value of your home. Maintaining the value of your home is essential in the current real estate market. By doing a few simple things on your own and engaging a qualified contractor when needed, you can be sure to receive the maximum value for your home if and when you decide to put it on the market.

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Before you start a Do-It-Yourself Project… some things to consider

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Today, there are a number of television shows and magazines devoted to Do-it-Yourself home improvements. In just 30 minutes, an old kitchen can become an upgraded oasis. It looks so simple and you are sure “anyone” could do it. Here’s the problem, nobody tells you that building professionals are completing these television projects over the course of several weeks. Many people get deep into a project before they realize they have bitten off much more than they can chew. Before you take the bite, here are some things to consider.

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