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What to Know Before Hiring a Contractor
The very first thing you should ask yourself before even considering hiring a contractor is, “Can I do this myself?”
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Why You Don't Want To Be Your Own Contractor
Some people may say “I can run my own project and save some money” or “they are doing a favour for a friend by looking after the project”. The “favour” could be very costly, as most people have no idea what issues they are exposing themselves too.
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Building a Home From Scratch
I can tell you with complete certainty - the stress involved in making 24-hour decisions about your new home and maintaining your existing home as well as raising your family, (and oh yes in my case also doing this for a living) even with a strong emphasis on planning - Building-From-Scratch is not for the faint of heart!
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Why Hire a Licensed Contractor?
Renovating or building your home should be a positive experience free from stress and worry. But did you know that electrical and gas installations and renovations can pose some of the most serious safety risks in the home? "Do-it-yourself" might make sense when it comes to some home improvements, but when it comes to doing electrical or gas work , it's best that you rely on the experts. Simply put, hiring licensed contractors provides peace of mind. So while you're ...
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Exterior Construction Contractors
Renovating the exterior of your home should be a positive experience. You should have full confidence in your renovator and know that you are getting the best! Below is a list of the top ten qualities you should look for when ...
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HGTV U.S. Dream Home Contest
by Susan06/01/2009
Sigh, what would I do if I could build my dream home? Unfortunately, although of legal age, I am not a resident of the US - two restrictions on eligibility for HGTV’s Dream Home Contest. The prize in question being a somewhat splendiferous house in Sonoma, California. If you are an American adult however, you can [...] Read the whole blog entry »
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