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Hiring a Contractor


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    Hiring a Contractor 101 Hiring a contractor for a project you can't complete can be a daunting task. We share some tips to get you closer to a job done right.
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    How to Sign a Contract with a Contractor Find - Hire - Contracts - Check List - Scams - Disclaimer - Request Getting a Written Contract Always
  • Checking a Contractor's Registration or License in the Midwest Are the building or home improvement contractors you hired licensed or registered with the state? Are
  • Checking a Contractor's Registration or License in the Northeast Are the building or home improvement contractors you hired licensed or registered with the state? Are
  • Cost-Plus and Fixed Contracts with Contractors When building or remodeling a home, you will be confronted with various contracts from contractors. Some
  • Homeowner's Guide to Hiring a Professional Painter Hiring a professional to complete a painting project is an easy alternative to doing the job yourself,
  • How to Hire a Contractor Hiring a contractor can be a stressful experience. We have all heard the horror stories of contractors
  • How to Keep Your Contractor Happy After a long, exhaustive search you have finally located the perfect contractor. He came with great
  • Checking a Contractor's Registration or License in the South Are the building or home improvement contractors you hired licensed or registered with the state? Are
  • Checking a Contractor's Registration or License in the West Are the building or home improvement contractors you hired licensed or registered with the state? Are
  • General Contractor vs. Project Manager vs. Construction Management Company Building your own home has become a popular choice with the rising costs of housing. It offers increased
  • How to Pay a Contractor If this is your first time dealing with a construction project, you may be unsure how to pay contractors.
  • Types of Wheelchair Ramps Wheelchair ramps are essential if you have any steps or different levels in your home. This article describes
  • Inside Remodeling Costs: What Contractors Won't Tell You Deciding to remodel your home is a huge step that can lead to many remodeling costs. Use this handy guide
  • Finding a Building Permits Expediter Do you have a set of building permits that you are looking to submit and have expedited through the process?
  • What You Should Know About The Architect's Project Process There are many different phases to an architects project process. Each architect usually has his or her
  • Choosing Wheelchair Lifts for the Home Different wheelchair lifts are available for your home. Your choice will cause you to consider several
  • Advantages of Professional Closet Installation Creating more closet space is often high on many homeowners’ remodeling wish list. Although it
  • Universal Design Basics Understanding universal design basics make it possible to build homes which are ageless and suitable
  • Contractor - Disclaimer Regarding Contractors Find - Ask - References - Contracts - Check List -Scams - Disclaimer - Request Depending upon your
  • Hiring a Contractor If you've decided you want to hire a contractor to do your renovation, whether it’s simply some
  • How to Check Contractors References and Terms Find - Ask - References - Contracts - Check List -Scams - Disclaimer - Request Talk with a few of
  • Professional Designers Provide Best Results for Kitchen or Bathroom Planning a kitchen or bathroom project can be a fun and exciting endeavor to undertake, but it is also
  • How to Find and Select a Reliable Contractor Find - Hire - Contracts - Check List - Scams - Disclaimer - Request Whether you are planning
  • Using a Contractor Checklist Find - Hire - Contracts - Check List - Scams - Disclaimer - Request Keeping Records Keep all
  • Contractors: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Contractors are the backbone of residential construction. The vast majority of them are honest, hardworking,
  • What is a Permit Expediter? A Permit Expediter is a consultant who helps to maneuver permit requests because navigating the paperwork
  • The 7 Principles of Universal Design There are seven principles of universal design. Universal design is a building concept that requires
  • How to Avoid Contractor Scams Find - Hire - Contracts - Check List - Scams - Disclaimer - Request A contractor calls and says
  • Punch-Out Punch-out, also known as a punch list, is a set of last-minute, small details to be finished in a construction
  • What to Ask a Potential Contractor Find - Ask - References - Contracts - Check List -Scams - Disclaimer - Request Hiring a Contractor:An
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