Is Reality Tv Giving A False Impression Of Home Remodeling?

You can get our headlines via email as well, or follow us on Twitter . Reality television shows that feature instant home makeovers are popular, but some remodelers say that such shows paint an unrealistic picture of the time and money required to remodel a home, reports Remodeling Magazine . photo credit: Ani-Bee via photopin cc A lot of these shows tend to glorify the low cost, says Craig Knott, owner of Houseworks Unlimited in Washington, D.C. Not just that it can get done in three hours, but that the costs are very low. I end up getting called in by a heavy DIY watcher, my prices and time lines blow the [home owners] minds so much that I never get a call back, says Ari Fingeroth, owner and project manager of Federalist Builders in Washington, D.C. He adds that the clients are often unaware about permits or lead times for special order items, which could potentially delay work or lead to higher costs. Read more at http://realtybiznews.com/is-reality-tv-giving-a-false-impression-of-home-remodeling/98725214/