By: Oliver Marks
Published: March 11, 2011
Review your remodeling contract carefully and adjust it to make sure it protects you in terms of payments, work schedules, and project specifications.
Showing posts with label Contracting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Contracting. Show all posts
When It Pays to Do It Yourself
By: Oliver Marks
Published: March 8, 2011
Doing home improvement jobs yourself can be a smart way to save money, but choose the right DIY projects or you´ll end up paying dearly.
Getting the Best Work from Your Contractor
By: Oliver Marks
Published: March 4, 2011
Working with a contractor takes effort and know-how in order to keep your project on time and on budget.
7 Essential Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Architect
By: Oliver Marks
Published: March 4, 2011
Hiring an architect for your remodel is an important step. Where to begin? Here are essential questions to ask candidates, and the answers they should give.
Do You Need an Architect for Your Remodeling Project?
By: Oliver Marks
Published: December 3, 2010
Architects polish the look of a remodel. But design professionals add thousands to your bottom line. When does it pay to hire an architect? Here´s a guide.
Do You Need an Architect for Your Remodeling Project?
By: Oliver Marks
Published: December 3, 2010
Architects polish the look of a remodel. But design professionals add thousands to your bottom line. When does it pay to hire an architect? Here´s a guide.
Mold Remediation: What to Expect When You Hire An Expert
By: Karin Beuerlein
Published: October 13, 2010
Mold remediation can be a pricey venture. Here´s what to look for and expect when you call in the professionals.
5 Essential Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Contractor
By: Oliver Marks
Published: September 30, 2009
You´re ready to remodel but you want to make sure you get the best contractor for the job. Here´s what to ask the candidates before you decide.
What to Do If a Contractor Puts a Lien on Your House
By: Oliver Marks
Published: January 1, 2009
If a contractor puts a lien on your house, you'll have to fight to keep your house out of foreclosure. Here's how to defend yourself.
The Top 5 Contractor Scams and How to Avoid Them
By: Oliver Marks
Published: January 1, 2009
Protect yourself against contractor scams that threaten to stick you with shoddy workmanship or take your money and run.
The Contractor Bond: When a Handshake Isn't Enough Assurance
By: Nancy Mandell
Published: January 1, 2009
"Word is bond," the saying goes, but with home improvements, the contractor bond should be in writing.
The Contractor Agreement: 7 Steps to an Iron-Clad Contract
Published: January 1, 2009
Follow these seven tips to make sure your contractor agreement works in your favor-not your builder's.
Contractor Dispute? Local Licensing Authorities are On Your Side
By: Gwen Moran
Published: January 1, 2009
When a contractor dispute erupts, state and local licensing authorities have the muscle to get you satisfaction.
How To Fight Back Against a Bad Contractor
By: Oliver Marks
Published: January 1, 2009
Don't take contractor abuse lying down. If your contractor has fouled up your home improvement project-or disappeared altogether-you have recourse.
How to Resolve a General Contractor Dispute: Your Legal Options
By: Oliver Marks
Published: January 1, 2009
If you have a general contractor dispute, try some simpler resolution alternatives before you call in Perry Mason.
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