Category Archives: My Design Partners

Green- It’s about the bottom line

While many of of clients are willing to make an extra investment to “help save the environment”, most of them are mainly concerned about their economic bottom line.  I don’t blame them. In these tough times, you have to make … Continue reading

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Green millwork

One of the reasons to use The Hoots Group on your project is that we take extra care in protecting the materials from the elements when building or renovating your home.  Our trim supplier, Insidesign, brings out metal racks to … Continue reading

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“Good, Better, Best”- Water Heating

The next segment in the My Design Partner series is water heating. All water heaters are created equally correct?  I wish. Unfortunately they are not, and making a bad choice in a water heater can cost you a lot in … Continue reading

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“Good, better, best”- Roofing

The next segment in the My Design Partner series is roofing. Remember your parents being proud by giving you the basic essentials to include “a roof over you head?”   Well- not are roofs are created equal.  Some roofs are good … Continue reading

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“Good, Better, Best”- Flooring

The next segment in the My Design Partner series is flooring. In any type of renovation or new home build you will have to pick out or refinish the flooring in your home. There are many options to choose from … Continue reading

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“Good, Better, Best”- HVAC selection and design

As part of the My Design Partner series we are going to discuss HVAC. Choosing the best HVAC for your house is not always any easy thing to decide upon.  Especially, when you are forced to make a decision quickly … Continue reading

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“Good, Better, Best”- Design Tips from “My Design Parters”

Forward: When designing a building a house or remodeling a home, how are you to know that you are getting the best options from your contractor?  Their goal is not only to make money, but to keep you on budget … Continue reading

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