When is a Permit Unnecessary?
Here in Staten Island, many home improvements and renovations require a permit through the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB). Unpermitted work happens fairly ...
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Are You Protecting Your Contractor’s Feelings?
Here at Christian Construction, our goal is always your complete and total satisfaction. We want you to love your new renovations, whether it’s a new ...
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Isn’t Laminate Flooring Cheaper Quality?
When we’re working on a project and need to add flooring, we’re very aware that budget matters. Hardwood flooring may be the most popular, but ...
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What is More Expensive – a Stand Up Shower or a Bathtub/Shower Combo?
We’re all trying to save money. Yet we also need work completed on our house. Sometimes, in the process of determining the best way to ...
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For and Against Gas Heating at Your New Property
Christian Construction is capable of essentially rebuilding properties from the ground up. We take on work both large and small, but if you needed your ...
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How to Tell if Your Roofer Did a Bad Job (Without Going on the Roof)
Recently, we talked about “Cheap Roofing Estimates” and some of the dangers surrounding the idea of cheap roofing. The problem with getting a cheap quote ...
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What Most Roofers Won’t Tell You About Cheap Roofing Estimates
Cost is the #1 consideration that homeowners make when choosing who to hire for any job, including roofing. Roofing is expensive, and so it makes ...
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Function Over Form, and Why a Kitchen Remodel Benefits from Using Your Existing Kitchen
Remodeling a kitchen is a service that frequently offers the most return on your investment. Kitchens are the focal point of the home. Renovations can ...
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How Much Time Does It Take to Install a New Kitchen?
We do roofing, we do siding, we do flooring, but some of our favorite projects are kitchens. That’s where so much personality can really shine, ...
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What Type of Toilet Is Most Popular for Guest Bathrooms?
So, you’re looking to remodel your guest bathroom. You’ve probably envisioned the tile, or you have an idea of what you’re looking for with regards ...
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How Much Rain Is a New Roof Designed to Handle?
Maybe you’ve had this thought: During years where there is constant, heavy rain that lasts for weeks or even months, there are situations where you ...
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What to Do With Your Teen’s Room
With the end of school here, many parents are watching their kids graduate and, eventually, move out of the home. It’s an emotional time, but ...
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How Does Window Technology Now Differ From Just 20 Years Ago?
Between the 1960s and 1980s, many homes went from single pane windows to double pane windows. This represented a massive change from previous windows, as ...
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Expected Kitchen Trends for 2026
Renovating a kitchen is often a delicate balance between form and function. You need to have a useable space that allows you to cook and ...
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What Home Renovations Are Most Likely to Be Affected by Tariffs?
Ongoing trade tensions and the current tariffs which (as of this writing) are over 100% on Chinese imports is going to affect home renovations. That ...
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