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Straight answers on prices, permits and timelines in Tampa — written by the people doing the work, not a content agency.
▶ Video · Tampa & FloridaHow to check a contractor's license in Florida before you hireJust because someone says they're licensed doesn't mean you should take their word for it. Eric shows how to verify a Florida contractor's license in under 30 seconds, and what to check.Oct 15, 2026
▶ Video · Planning your projectTub to walk-in shower in Tampa: curb or curbless?Converting your tub to a walk-in shower? A curb is the cost-effective choice; curbless means cutting into the floor. Eric explains the extra work and what it adds.Oct 15, 2026
▶ Video · Materials & finishes3 things not to go cheap on in a bathroom remodelWaterproofing, tile and plumbing fixtures. Eric explains why these three are where a cheaper choice costs you more later.Oct 15, 2026
▶ Video · Planning your projectContractor vs designer: who does what on a remodel?A contractor builds; a designer decides what gets built. Eric explains the difference, and why bigger kitchens and whole-home projects go smoother with both on the team.Oct 15, 2026
▶ Video · Materials & finishesLVP, tile or hardwood: which flooring is best for a Florida home?Hardwood looks the most high-end, tile is the most durable, and LVP is the easiest on the budget. Eric compares the three for Florida homes, humidity included.Oct 15, 2026
▶ Video · Costs & pricingCan you put microcement over tile? How one client saved about $5,000Instead of tearing out an old tiled bathroom, we prepared the tile and applied microcement directly over it. Eric shows the result and where the savings came from.Oct 15, 2026
▶ Video · Permits & process3 red flags to look for in a remodeling estimate before you signBefore you sign a big remodeling contract, check three things: permits, cleanup and how change orders work. Eric explains what a good estimate should say about each.Oct 15, 2026
▶ Video · Materials & finishes3 ways to finish a shower niche: metal edging, mitered or bullnoseThe edge of a shower niche is the detail people notice up close. Eric walks through the three ways we finish one, what each looks like, and when each makes sense.Oct 15, 2026
▶ Video · Costs & pricingWhy does it cost so much to move a sink, appliances or a range hood?"Why is my plumbing $7,000?" Eric breaks down the three line items that cause the most sticker shock on a remodel estimate, and why they cost what they do.Oct 15, 2026
▶ Video · Tampa & FloridaRemodeling an older home in Tampa: what to plan forHyde Park and Tampa's other older neighborhoods are full of homes built before the 1950s. Eric explains what's usually behind the walls, and why the expensive part of an older-home remodel is often the taking apart, not the adding.Sep 30, 2026
▶ Video · Materials & finishesQuartz, quartzite or granite: which countertop is best?Quartz is consistent and low maintenance, quartzite is the high-end natural stone, and granite is the natural stone people overlook. Eric explains the trade-offs, and which is worth the money.Sep 29, 2026
Materials & finishesMicrocement in Tampa: what it costs and how it's installedMicrocement runs $7–$15 a square foot on an open floor and $25–$35 in a shower, applied right over your existing tile. What drives the price, how it's installed, and why Tampa's humidity changes everything.Sep 28, 2026
Costs & pricingHow much does a bathroom remodel cost in Tampa?A powder room starts around $4,000, a guest bath around $11,000 and a master bath around $19,000 — before finishes, which alone can add 80 percent. What drives the number, and what's different about bathrooms in Tampa.Sep 28, 2026
▶ Video · Costs & pricingWhat are the most cost-effective ways to upgrade your kitchen?You don't need new cabinets to get a kitchen that looks new. Eric walks through the upgrades that change the most for the least — countertops, backsplash and cabinet pulls — plus a lighting trick that skips the extra drywall work.Sep 28, 2026
▶ Video · Planning your projectDo you need a designer for your kitchen or bathroom remodel?Most of our clients skip the designer and put that money into the build. Eric explains when a designer earns their fee, and what to have decided before you go without one.Sep 28, 2026
Costs & pricingHow much does a kitchen remodel cost in Tampa?A small Tampa kitchen starts around $11,900 and a medium one around $20,400 — then four decisions move the number more than everything else combined. What drives the price, and what's different about kitchens in Tampa.Sep 28, 2026No cost, no obligation
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