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Hiring a Contractor

What You Need To Know Before Remodeling Your Bathroom

March 10, 2010

Remodeling a bathroom will give you one of the biggest returns per dollar spent so whether you are looking for a simple update or a complete over hall you will get your money’s worth when it comes time to sell your home.   The average cost of remodeling a bathroom ranges from $6,500 to $11,500 when [...]

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Hiring A Contractor – 10 Mistakes To Avoid

January 18, 2010

By Steven Gillman
A very smart attorney I know paid $7,000 for a roof repair, only to have the roof leak the next time it rained. The contractor stalled, made excuses, but never did a thing about it. Anyone can have these kinds of problems when having repairs or improvements done, but to make it less [...]

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Hiring a Contractor? Some Good Questions to Ask Before You Hire!

January 18, 2010

By Ken Lutz
Finding a competent and reliable contractor is the first step to a successful and satisfying home improvement project. Get a recommendation from friends or family, but also check them out on the Better Business Bureau along with the National Association of the Remodeling Industry for a list of members in your area. You [...]

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