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You’ve Really Stepped Into It Now!

How safety conscience is your remodeling contractor?  Is he or she ensuring that you, your family, and all workers on your project are safe and or working safely? Your contractor, may not have a safety plan in place which may … Continue reading

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10 Questions You Can Ask to Determine if Your Contractor is a Good Fit

How do you know which contractor is right for your project? Will he or she be able to complete your project on time and on budget?  How long will it take and will your family be safe?  Will the contractor … Continue reading

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Not All Good Intentions Deliver Positive Results

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry recently polled its members on the reactions they were experiencing from their clients and prospective clients as it pertained to the recent EPA Lead Paint Rule. The survey was sent out to 9,000 … Continue reading

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Is Your Contractor Paying His Subs?

During a new home or remodeling project your contractor relies on many suppliers and subcontractors to produce the home of your dreams.  But how do you know your contractor isn’t robbing Peter to pay Paul with your project?  Every time you

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Allowances vs Selections

One of the quickest ways for a contractor to get an estimate or proposal back to a potential client is using the Allowances trick.  When a contractor doesn’t want to spend a lot of time pricing everything out for the … Continue reading

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