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Practical Solutions with Home Additions and Garage Conversions As families grow and lifestyles shift, many homeowners in Austin, Kyle, Buda, and San Marcos are finding that their homes no longer fit the way they live. Whether you’re adding space for a home office, creating a rental suite for extra income, or preparing your property to sell, a well-planned home addition or garage conversion can completely change how your home feels and functions. Why Home Additions and Garage

What Austin & Kyle Homeowners Need to Know  When Hiring a General Contractor Renovating your home can feel overwhelming—but understanding the permitting process in Austin and Kyle doesn’t have to be. With the right guidance and expectations, your remodel can start smoothly and stay on schedule. Here's what to know: Permits Are Integral to Safe, Sound Renovations Permits aren’t bureaucratic red tape, they’re essential safeguards that protect your home and investment. In both A

The real tea on energy efficiency You want cooler rooms and lower bills, youre in Texas so we yall do! Skip the gimmicks, my sweet, elderly neighbor asked about a “cool” device she so on Insta. Had to tell her that it was a scam and something Ive seen with greater frequency over the last couple of decades.   After seeing 5000 attics during my time blowing insulation, I can tell you with confidence the only way to make your home comfortable and energy efficient in Austin TX yo

What We're Really Installing These Days We’ve remodeled enough bathrooms over the last 30 years to see trends come and go and even come back around! .   And right on queue for summer 2025 we are seeing some new patterns in what homeowners are asking for and what actually gets installed. The choices are based on budgets, materials, and your home's unique situation. If you’re thinking about a bathroom remodel in Central Texas, here’s what’s hot, what’s smart, and what’s saving

Lowering the Stress of a Remodel in Kyle, TX Hey y’all, it’s Barb Kellett here, co-owner of Kellett Norris Custom Contracting. I’ve been in construction since the days when I was one of the only women on commercial job sites in Dallas. Now I work with my husband, Steve, and my son-in-law, Jordan, helping homeowners all over Central Texas turn “someday” into “done.”   Here’s what I’ve learned after a few decades in the business: a good remodel shouldn’t give you gray hair. But

Hey Steve!?! DIY vs. Pro: When to Hire a General Contractor – Advice from our Project Manager in Kyle, TX   Howdy folks “I’m Steve” your local general contractor here in Kyle, TX. I’ve been swingin’ hammers and fixin’ homes longer than my hair in the 80’s. I’ve seen DIY wins that’d make you proud and I’ve also been called in to rescue more than a few “I got this.”   So today, let’s talk about when to go full DIY and when to call in a pro like yours truly. I’ll walk you throug

Remodel Nightmares Howdy, world. I’m Barbara Kellett, owner of Kellett Norris Custom Contracting alongside my awesome husband, Steve Kellett, and our son-in-law, Jordan Norris. I’ve been in construction most of my adult life (I’m a grandma now, so you get the idea). I’ve swung a hammer, estimated skyscrapers, and helped hundreds of homeowners turn their dreams into realities. And let me tell you I’ve seen the good, the bad, and some straight-up construction nightmares. The th