Entries by Bender Remodeling

Lumber Prices and Remodeling

If there’s one thing you’ve noticed about construction lately, it’s that prices have skyrocketed. No, your contractor isn’t trying to price gouge you – the prices of materials have gone up THAT much. Not only has their been an increase in cost, but you just can’t get materials in a timely manner any longer either. […]

Appraisals & Lumber Prices

With the lumber prices and the cost of other building materials on the rise, the cost of construction is constantly increasing. What does this mean for you and appraisals? Take a look at this insightful article from the National Association of Home Builders to learn more!

Chester Visits the Rebuild

Chester finally got a chance to visit home for a morning. It’s safe to say, he loved it! •Closets, bookshelves and pantry shelving were worked on today. Paint is coming soon. I should probably figure the colors out. 🤔 Jake and I are usually obnoxiously agreeable about everything design wise; but colors will be the death of us. […]

Home Rebuild Progress!

We picked out our countertops this morning and made a stop at the house to check out the progress. The kitchen cabinets are in, and the fireplace is bricked! I have to say, we have the best guys working on our home. ❤️  #homerebuild#hurricaneflorence#benderremodeling

Floors, doors and cabinets…

We made our weekly trip to the house, but we didn’t get to clean— because the guys of Bender Remodeling were busy bees getting things done! 👊🏼 • Floors are making their way through the house. • Interior doors and trim were on the docket today. • Kitchen cabinets get installed Monday. So many neighbors were also at […]

Moving along…

I feel like we are finally making some progress on the house rebuild….things have been happening, they’re just not always super visible. But insulation is in the walls, hvac is getting done today, and Sheetrock will be coming up next! We are so very thankful we have a home to stay in for the next […]

Just a little bit of “home” left at my home. These last few weeks have been a whirlwind, yet feel like years. So many lives affected by Hurricane Florence. We’ve cleaned out and cleaned up, thanks to so many amazing volunteers. Now we rebuild. #hurricaneflorence #floodvictims #tomorrowisanewday