Posts by Sheridan Stancliff

This list highlights the most significant revisions to Chapter 8 On-site Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) Regulations. Regulations Effective Date: July 11, 2026 Revised Ch. 8 Regulations: Now posted on the EPCPH website Summary of Major Changes Section 8.4 Change of Use Review Previously: Policy Updated: Required when proposing a change or expansion of OWTS use (e.g., bedroom addition,…

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Join the Remodelers Council The remodeling industry runs on reputation. Homeowners do their homework, ask for references, and look for signals that a contractor is the real thing before they make one of the biggest investments they’ll make in their home. Membership in the Colorado Springs Remodelers Council is one of those signals. It tells…

Hiring a Professional Remodeler: What It’s Worth and What to Look For A remodeling project is one of the bigger investments you’ll make in your home. The contractor you choose will determine whether that investment pays off, not just in the finished product, but in the experience of getting there. Crews in your home for…

Hiring a Professional Remodeler: Questions to Ask Before You Sign Anything Use these before and during your first conversations with a remodeler. You’re not just collecting answers; you’re evaluating how they communicate, whether they’re straightforward, and whether they’ve thought through your kind of project before. Before You Start Calling Start here before you ever pick…

Before Work Starts: Setting Up for a Successful Project The decisions you make before a single wall is touched will shape the entire experience. Homeowners who run into problems mid-project almost always trace them back to something that wasn’t settled upfront. Hold a pre-construction meeting Before work begins, ask your remodeler for a dedicated pre-construction…

During the Project: Living Through a Remodel Once work begins, your home becomes a job site. That’s not a comfortable thing, and pretending otherwise doesn’t help. What does help is knowing what to expect and having a plan for the weeks or months ahead. Communication is the job inside the job The remodels that go…

Aging in Place: Remodeling for the Long Term Remodeling isn’t always about updating a kitchen or adding square footage. For many Colorado Springs homeowners, it’s about making sure their home works for them as they get older, or as a family member’s needs change. Aging-in-place remodeling focuses on modifications that improve safety, accessibility, and independence…