John Jackson has been labeled both a snitch and a hero in home-construction circles.
The 51-year-old tile craftsman from Casa Grande began a crusade two years ago to expose unlicensed construction after Jackson says it became impossible for him to secure flooring contracts on new-home sites. He said the going rate for tile work dropped to unrealistic levels because subcontractors were willing to take legal shortcuts to complete the work.
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Many home owners will make renovations to their property with the idea that it will make their home more enjoyable and when it comes time to sell it will pay off. But those looking to sell should know that not all home-improvement projects will boost the value of a home.
As the weather begins to cool down home owners start to see their heating bills increasing by the month. That’s why homes with energy efficient and environmentally friendly features are often a priority to buyers in search of homes on the market.
The design choices of 2013 will be shaped by uncertainty over how long current home owners will stay and what future buyers’ tastes may be. So, home owners’ needs and style preferences are more influential in today’s designs than what buyers want.
Tops on the Landscape Architects list for the past nine years, Logan Simpson Design inc. was again No. 1 when The Phoenix Business Journal published the list today.
