James White's (jamwhite) Blog

When you got your first look at your current home, there were probably many things that made it appealing. It may have been in a neighborhood you loved or included features like a double garage or paved driveway.One of the first home details that catches the eye is the exterior paint color. The c...

If you've lived along the coast all your life, there's a chance you've been through a hurricane before. However, if you've only just moved into your dream home and you find a hurricane headed your way, you may feel at a loss about what to do.The first step is to remember not to panic. These are h...

Once you fall in love with the idea of running your own small business, it's nearly impossible to get the idea out of your mind. There are many kinds of small businesses you can open, and many people opt to go into residential construction.Residential construction contractors are the ultimate han...

You see trees every day, whether in media or in person, and if you're lucky, you live in an area populated with them. Many people know trees provide benefits, but not everyone realizes the extent of these advantages. Although trees keep us alive, people still destroy them at increasing rates. By ...

The dream of home ownership might feel out of reach if you’re living on a single income, whether your partner is unemployed or you’re single. But that doesn’t mean property ownership is out of reach. There are some key ways you can save money and prepare for the purchase of your first home even i...

Homeowners who are into DIY projects often get the itch to do outdoor work around this time of year. I can’t blame them — the days are long, the weather is warm, and there are still months to go before your yard is out of commission for the winter. But if you or your client are looking to get sta...

As job security goes, few industries have the staying power of construction. The building industry goes back nearly as long as people have needed shelter. In today's modern cities, high-tech construction techniques are shaping our nation's infrastructure and metropolitan landscape in ways never t...

A construction project is a combination of many moving parts. It's complicated, and even if you've prepared for every possible situation, something may go wrong. The weather could hold up work, an accident could cause downtime or a similar incident might leave you behind schedule.Setbacks are pre...

Historic home renovations can create beautiful, satisfying results for contractors and property owners alike. Whether you’re repairing a classic Victorian or reviving a Cape Cod, there are a lot of character-rich home styles we just don’t get enough of today. It’s important to respect the origina...

When you pass on an inheritance to a loved one, it leaves them with a sum of money they can carry through their lifetime and perhaps even give to the next. In many cases, though, cash funnels into the following generation before it runs out.Therefore, you may search for ways to ensure you pass on...