Monday, May 31, 2010

Happy Memorial Day!

Our veterans and active duty United States military men & women deserve your time and thanks--especially today. In honor of their sacrifice, display the flag, say a prayer, attend a memorial, place a flower on a grave, donate items to be sent overseas, shake a hand, personally thank a vet, listen to "Before you go" at www.beforeyougo.us, teach a child about defending liberty, sponsor a POW/MIA event, resolve to support the VFW or Legion, call Rolling Thunder to lend a hand (810-632-6860), or visit a VA Hospital (Ann Arbor 734-769-5445).

Happy Memorial Day to you & yours!

Our son, Patrick, is leaving for the Navy soon. We wish him the best as he embarks on his military career.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Ready to Remodel?

Following up from yesterday, hiring the Paulson's team can really make difference.
Most remodelers relish the chance to employ new design solutions to reorganize and maximize space in a home. This ability to work with a homeowner on their remodeling dreams, within a budget, is a specialty of ours. We can help propose alternatives that keep the budget in check, such as providing a variety of products choice or redesigning interior space to minimize the need for an addition. Options are what we are after. Then choosing the best one that fits your budget.
Sometimes people are taken aback that we would ask about their budget but, after all, isn't that a huge part of any remodeling project? In order to give proper advice, we need to know what you are thinking. If you think you can finish your basement for $10,000 and we know it's going to be at least $17,000 and up, wouldn't you rather know that up front? We sure would. Estimates take a lot of time and effort and if you know the budget isn't going to work, then why proceed? Sometimes it might be best to reconsider at a later date, other times it might be best to lessen the scope of the project, and sometimes it just doesn't work. All of that is OK with us. Part of our job is to educate, direct, and advise. The budget is a huge part. Once that is settled we can to the rest and come up with something great for you and your home.
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Monday, May 24, 2010

Ready to Remodel? Hire a Professional. Hire Paulson's.

When planning your home remodel, choose to hire a professional for getting the job done right. You can save time, aggravation, ans money by hiring a professional remodeler. We save homeowners time and money because we have years of training and in-home remodeling experience. Consider some of the qualities that make professional remodelers the best choice for your home remodel.
Are they going to cover up problems that are found or are they going to work with you to find a proper solution and a fix that will last? It may seem simple to assume that all contractors will do it right and we all wish that were the case. However, we know it's not always the case and the homeowners who choose the wrong contractors will certainly agree. When someone is being underpaid to perform the job, do you really think they will take the time to make sure everything is right?
Like most things in life, you get what you pay for. Professional remodelers are WELL worth paying. After all, it's YOUR HOME.
Visit our website to view our work and read some real testimonials. (No, they're not family)
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Saturday, May 22, 2010

It's your home

Your home is worth tens of thousands of dollars. It's where you live, maybe work, maybe raise a family, entertain, create memories, etc. Your home is most likely your largest investment. You don't want your investment to "go South" anymore than the next guy. So, doesn't it just make sense to get the best when it comes to choosing a contractor to work on your home? You want to know that you are getting quality and not wasting your money, especially when it comes to something as valuable and important as your home, right? Well, that's where we come in. We think the same way. We want to help you take care of your home to help you protect what you have. The last thing we want is to be like the toy on Christmas morning that doesn't even last an hour. We use quality products, quality subcontractors, and quality employees as well. It's a different way of thinking for some people--you know what I'm talking about. It's about more than just money. It's called value. It's our whole package that we bring when you hire us that translates to value for you and your home. It's a serious business and we bring professionals not part-timers. We bring better products (Yes, they cost more--up front) that last and have great warranties with them. Everybody knows it's cheaper to do something once rather than twice and that's our whole objective. Do it once, do it right, and deliver great value while doing it.
We are here when you need us and would love to hear from you. Call, email, stop by the showroom, or visit us at www.paulsonsconstruction.com

Monday, May 17, 2010

Michigan Historic Preservation Network


This past Friday, Paul & Alison went to Ann Arbor to receive the company's 2010 building award from MHPN. What a nice time. We are truly honored to be selected among such stiff competition. The award is very nice and Paulson's also received a special proclamation from our State Representative and our State Senator. Cindy Denby, our State Rep., was even on hand to deliver it in person. Thank you so much! Also, special thanks to our lead foreman in the field, Mark, for his great work on this project. For those who don't know, it is on Clinton St. in Downtown Howell, MI just West of the Library. We are always interested in talking with you about what we can help you with on your historic home. 517-545-8651 www.paulsonsconstruction.com

Friday, May 14, 2010

Historic Preservation Award


The Michigan Historic Preservation has recognized Paulson's with a Preservation award this year. Paul & Alison are attending the awards ceremony tonight in Ann Arbor. The awards are part of this years annual convention. The convention is held in different cities each year and is a great event for all who are interested the history of our state, its cities, its architecture, and why it's important to preserve the past for future generations.
"We are thrilled to be receiving this award. We have a great staff and MANY talented people who, together, make it all possible. This is truly a team award." So said Paul McClorey when asked about the event.
visit our showroom, call us, or get with us via the web at www.paulsonsconstruction.com

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Professional, Trained & Experienced

We have years of technical training and experience that cannot be equaled by do-it-yourself books or television programs. We understand a home's structure, mechanical systems, and the other details that must be considered before attempting a home remodel. Inexperience and ignorance can create costly mistakes, but hiring professionals like us can prevent disasters and solve unexpected problems. We're also local and family owned with a commitment to our community and our industry.
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Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Tax credits

We, at Paulson's, are ready, willing, and able to help you navigate through the maze of available tax credits for your home improvements. Now's the time. The tax credits for the most common items such as windows and doors are expiring at the end of this year. Waiting will not get a better deal for you and your home. We are your local source for Pella windows & doors and so much more.
call us at 517-545-8651, visit the showroom, or see us on the web at www.paulsonsconstruction.com

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Spring Blog Break Is Over

This week ends the 6 week spring blog drought that had besieged us at Paulson's. Many Homeshows, many late nights and many working weekends helped bring on the drought. While the work never stops, we are ready to continue to inform, educate, humorize, and annoy you once a day whenever possible. Look for all of our exciting updates coming soon--right to your computer.
Thanks for your patience.
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