Hiring a Contractor: Who Will Do The Work?
When planning a renovation, consider whether the contractor uses employees or subcontractors. Here are the pros and cons of each type of situation. When you hire a contractor, you also are hiring the other workers the contractor uses for various ... [... more]
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Checklists for Life
 A Handbook For An Organized LifeIf you've ever wished for a class in Coping 101, or a guide to living more efficiently and with less stress, this book is for you! Over 100 sensible checklists offer quick tips and expert advice to make your life easier at [... more]
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Completing the job
A job completion checklist from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Consumer Protection Division. Does all work meets the standards spelled out in the contract? Do you have written warranties for materials and workmanship? Do you have proof that ... [... more]
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Understanding Architectural Fees
If you're hiring an architect for the first time, you may be confused by the services he or she provides and how fees are determined. Here's an overview of the fees. While each architectural firm sets its own fee schedule, there are similarities ... [... more]
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Hiring a Contractor Kit
Tell your contractor what you want in no uncertain terms, protect yourself from potential legal action and have the appropriate forms readily available. This kit will help you find the right person for the job, easily and inexpensively. [... more]
$29.95
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Finding a reputable contractor
They're in the phone book, in mailers, in newspapers, even knocking on your door. But how can you tell if a contractor is the right person for your job? The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Consumer Protection Division offers these tips on ... [... more]
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Spotting scams
A contractor calls or knocks on your door and offers to install a new roof or remodel your kitchen at a price that sounds reasonable. You tell him you're interested, but can't afford it. He tells you it's no problem-he can arrange financing ... [... more]
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When to Hire a Contractor
The extent of the carpentry work is framework for a drop-in tub and patching a few holes in the floor where one of the old toilets was located. We may try this on our own since the carpenter is coming in really high on his quote. Do you know ... [... more]
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Hiring a Contractor for Crown Molding
Crown molding adds a classic, finishing touch to any home. Here's how to find a contractor to add this great architectural detail. Crown molding can set the tone for any room, whether it is a dining room, living room or study. If your old house ... [... more]
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Tips & Traps for Hiring a Contractor for Decks, Patios, ...
FOLLOW THESE INSIDER TIPS -- and get the deck, patio, and porch of your dreamsIn Tips & Traps for Building Decks, Patios, and Porches veteran contractor and builder R. Dodge Woodson shows you how to make the entire process of adding a deck, patio, or [... more]
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Meeting Luciano: A Novel
Gently amusing: Emily,daughter of post war migrants Hanako and her husband,returns to live with her mother after graduating from college and following her parents divorce.Hanako is a devotee of opera and all things European and is convinced that because [... more]
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Tips & Traps for Hiring a Contractor
Read this book before remodeling your home!: I'm so glad I got a chance to read this informative book before starting the renovation of our home! The author is clearly an expert in this field and goes into detail in every aspect of the process, with the [... more]
$16.95
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