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Tampa Home Modifications for Veterans | Home Renovation Near Tampa FL

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In an effort to assist the wounded  veterans in the Tampa Bay area , Rossi Construction, Inc. decided to provide a rundown of programs that the Veteran’s Administration offers for home modifications to accommodate injured veterans for their disabilities. There are currently three types of grants available. This article discusses two of the most popular grants. Home Improvement and Structural Alteration Grant (HISA): The HISA grant offers financial resources to disable veterans to make modifications to their homes to improve the overall access and mobility within the house. A particular focus is put on facilitating ease of use in the bathrooms. It is not a requirement that the disability be service related, or service incurred, but veterans with service incurred injuries will be eligible for up to $6,800.00 in grant funding. Eligibility for a HISA grant requires a doctor’s diagnosis that explains the medical reasoning for needing the home modifications, as well as bid...

Top 5 Kitchen Counter Materials for An Elegant Kitchen

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If you’re looking to upgrade your kitchen and want a kitchen counter material that will impress, we have some helpful insights to share. With so many kitchen counter materials to choose from, it can be hard to decide on the one that best suits your needs. Here we cover five of the most popular kitchen countertop materials to use for an elegant kitchen: Granite is durable, extremely hard, and easy to clean which makes it perfect for high traffic kitchen spaces. You can find granite countertops made from many different types of stone, so you are sure to find the right color to match your kitchen design. However, because it’s an igneous rock, there will be some variation between slabs. People tend to like the variation as it gives your kitchen a unique look. Soapstone is a metamorphic rock which means it can be carved into smooth kitchen counters with ease. An important note to mention, the soapstone color may fade over time. If using soapstone as your countertop material,...

Jason Rossi, Founder and Owner of Rossi Construction

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Rossi Construction has been serving the Tampa Bay area for over 20 years! Get to know the man behind the company, Jason Rossi, founder and owner. Jason has been an area resident for over 25 years and is proud to be well respected in the Tampa Bay and surrounding areas. Tell us a little more about how you started learning the construction trade at 12 years old.  I need to give credit to my Dad! If it weren’t for him, I’m not sure I’d be doing this today. During the summer of my 12 th birthday, he thought learning construction would not only be a great way for me to keep busy, but to learn the family business. We started with the basics. I helped them do siding, windows, doors, bathrooms, and roofing. Along the way, I learned different techniques and skills. Each summer, and even sometimes after school and on the weekend, I would work with my Dad and really hone in on my skillset. What motivated you to open Rossi Construction? In my teens, I learned I was not the type o...

2 Types of Construction Loans | Tampa Construction

  Construction to Permanent:  Construction-to-permanent loans provide the funds to build the dwelling and for your permanent mortgage as well. Essentially, you borrow money to pay for the cost of building your home, and once the house is complete, the loan is then converted to a permanent mortgage. Construction Only:  A construction-only loan provides the funds necessary to complete the building of the property. The borrower is responsible for either paying the loan in full at maturity (typically one year or less) or obtaining a mortgage to secure permanent financing. Factors to Consider Before you choose your construction loan, important factors to consider: Timeline of the build and factors that can affect it (weather, etc.) Decide if you want to go through the loan process twice and consider the closing costs fees this may add To qualify for a residential construction project, you’ll need excellent credit, stable income, a good debt-to-income ratio, and funds to suppor...

Tampa Kitchen Remodeling – Working on Cabinets

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    Do you ever find yourself weighing the pros and cons of concrete countertops in your precious spare time?  Do you consider the finer points of walnut cabinetry?  Then you must have a  Tampa kitchen remodeling  project on the top of your mind. It turns out that you are not alone in your Tampa kitchen remodeling fever.  According to information gathered in a National Organization of Home Builders survey, kitchen remodeling projects are up seventeen-percent from the numbers provided by a 2010 survey. Before you get the tools out, or head to the hardware store, you need to consider what type of Tampa kitchen remodeling project is best for your finances; best for your family and best for the future of your household. Improvements can be classified into two categories, the first of which will add actual verifiable monetary value to the house.  The second category makes the house more appealing to buyers, and a great example would be ad...

6 Ways to Avoid Stress During Your Home Remodel

Remodeling your home can be a stressful experience. With so many details to think about, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and lose track of what you should be doing next. Luckily, there are several things that you can do to avoid stress during your remodel. In this blog post, we will discuss 6 ways that will help keep the stress at bay and make sure that you enjoy the process! 6 Tips to avoid stress during a home remodel include: Hire a contractor with experience and references  – Rossi Construction for example! We have over 20 years in the construction industry, working with homeowners like yourself. Establish a budget from the beginning  – Get organized so that you can stay on top of the project’s budget. Have realistic expectations of the time frame  – Be flexible when things take longer than expected or don’t go as planned. Have a plan B in place just in case. Patience is key! Get the appliance warranties  – Make sure that you don’t miss out on any warranty informati...

From Tiny to Tidy: How to Make a Galley Kitchen Bigger

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 The kitchen is the heart of every home, which means that it needs to be functional and well-organized. The problem with galley kitchens is that they are often too small for all of the appliances, storage containers, dishes, and other items that need to be stored in them. Here are some ideas on how you can make your galley kitchen bigger: Keep your galley kitchen clean and organized. The less clutter, the bigger the space will feel. Open up the space by removing unnecessary walls or cabinets that are blocking off open areas of your galley kitchen, this will help create a more open feel. No room for a walk-in pantry? Install a pantry cabinet to use vertical storage spaces for more room in your galley kitchen. Utilize every available inch of counter space in your galley kitchen. Add a breakfast bar to create a casual dining area. Install upper and lower cabinets to maximize storage space in the galley kitchen. To break up the look of wall-to-wall cabinets, consider creating an...