Builders Association Of South Central OK

It's been a long winter and your home needs a deep-clean that will leave it shining from the inside out. Now is the time to attack the cleaning while energy is renewed. The 11 best tips on spring cleaning below outline basic cleanings for almost every surface (or object) in any room, leaving your home refreshed from top to bottom. These tasks will take more than a day and one person. Grab the family, try to make a game out of it, and spread it out over a few weekends. With a vacuum, remove dust.

Located in Norman, Oklahoma, BASCO has been serving and connecting local members since 1949. With more than 200+ members and growing, we work to promote the home building industry through education, information, and networking. We are proud of the active role we take in the community and encourage members to do the same. BASCO brings together the major players in the Oklahoma-area housing industry from builders, contractors, remodelers and developers to sales and marketing experts, mortgage companies, trade contractors, product suppliers and more.

If you're ready to build your dream home, one of the first steps is deciding if you should manage the project on your own or hire a general contractor. With books, online videos and articles, you may feel ready to dive right in and construct your own home from the ground up. Before embarking single-handedly on the adventure of building a home, take some time to consider your decision carefully. While acting as your own general contractor can be an exciting and worthwhile experience, it also can be a complicated, technically demanding and time-consuming commitment.

The pandemic has upended many activities; however, contractors are continuing to work to modernize homes across south central Oklahoma. Professional remodelers are taking on extra safety precautions to help meet the needs of home owners during the pandemic. If you're interested in remodeling your home, consider the following steps to help put your mind at ease, so you can comfortably start your next home remodeling project. If you're ready to start your remodeling project, you'll want to work with a professional committed to keeping you and your family safe during a remodel.

Fireplaces provide a generous amount of warmth and add a special ambiance to your home. Before you relax and enjoy your fireplace during the fall and winter months, here are key answers to common questions about how to safely enjoy this unique home feature. How do I know if my fireplace needs repairs? Before the first spark is ignited in your fireplace this winter, make sure your chimney is structurally sound. If bricks or joints are chipped or if your chimney is titling, it may be time for some repairs.