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April 2006
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My Dream Remodeling Nightmare A veteran do-it-yourselfer frames out his new whirlpool bath and answers the question, "How hard can it be?"   |
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Baldwin & Rodriguez |
How to Get The Most From Your Contractor Homeowners and remodeling pros suggest how to improve their working relationship, with some useful tips on how to keep your next project on time and on (or even under!) budget |
This Old House
Max Alexander |
Can't We All Just Get Along? A good relationship between architect and contractor is key to a smooth renovation -- and it can save you a bundle |
Home Toys
December 2003 |
Selecting an Electrical Contractor What to do when it is time for the "wire to meet the walls" |
Popular Mechanics
November 7, 2008
Joseph Truini |
4 Tips for Hiring Contractors (and 10 Ways to Avoid Scammers): DIY Guy How to avoid sleazy or shady tactics, check the construction work, check the paperwork, and check the bills. |
This Old House
James Glave |
21 ways to save on your remodel Advice gleaned from dozens of industry pros on how you can wrestle your runaway renovation costs back down to earth. |
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Mark Steffen |
Don't Fall for These Contractor Lines Sure, there are honest contractors. But there are rip-off artists too. Learn the words that are warning signs. |
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TOH's 6-Point Plan for Getting the Best 2005 Looking for a good home project or repair contractor? Follow our step-by-step plan and you could land someone every bit as good as the ones we found. |
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Sal Vaglica |
Using Contractor Referral Websites Tips for using online resources to get the best contractors for your projects. |
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John Riha |
Giving the Kids a Bath Ingenuity -- not expansion -- opened up possibilities for a small-scale children's bathroom... |
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Danny Lipford |
Hiring a Qualified Plumber Even small leaks can lead to big repairs. Avoid getting soaked by hiring an experienced, licensed pro. |
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Barbara Winfield |
Kitchen Design: How to Avoid a Dozen Pitfalls Regrets? Anyone who's ever remodeled a kitchen can fess up to a few. Let this hard-earned hindsight help you steer clear of similar screw-ups. |
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Best Contractors and Builders 2005 A general contractor serves as the air-traffic controller of your renovation: overseeing day-to-day work, hiring and coordinating the subcontractors, and keeping in close touch with you throughout the project. Here's how to find a contractor. |
This Old House
Marjorie E. Gage |
The (don't get burned) Remodeling Guide A 4-phase plan for getting the kitchen you want at a price you can afford. |
This Old House
Tom Silva |
How to Hire a Contractor Get recommendations... Do phone interviews... Meet face to face... Investigate the facts... Make plans, get bids... Set a payment schedule... etc. |
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Johnathan Krim |
Shopping Online How to find great bargains shopping online for building materials and some interesting websites telling you how to find them. |
This Old House
June 5, 2000
Celia Kuperszmid Lehrman |
Remodeling on the Web Using cyberspace can help you improve your place, but there are limitations. |
Popular Mechanics
December 2008
Roy Berendsohn |
Remodeling Without a Contractor: Homeowners Clinic I've never worked with an architect before -- do I need one for this job? Also, is it a good idea to split some of the work with a contractor? |
This Old House
Joseph D'Agnese |
The Bonus Bath Advice on how to add another wash-up-and-shower space -- without actually adding on. |
This Old House
Danny Lipford |
Designs on the Interior Hiring a good interior decorator for your next project will save you lots of time as well as a few headaches. So here are some essentials for getting -- and working with -- a first-class decorator. |
This Old House
November 2, 1999
Danny Lipford |
Does It Pay to Save? On a major remodeling project, many obvious money-saving schemes can backfire and cost you in the end. |
Entrepreneur
August 2003
Jacquelyn Lynn |
On the Job Is that independent-contractor hire insured? If not, then you'd better be. |
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Jeffrey Rothfeder |
Get it in Writing A solid, signed agreement with your home-remodeling or building contractor is the best protection against disappointment -- or worse. |
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David Dobbs |
Are Your Pros Insured? Make sure you're covered when work is being done on your home... |
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Danny Lipford |
Sensible Payment Plans The ideal payment plan for your remodeling project keeps you in control of things but is fair to your contractor as well. |
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Phil Mossgraber |
Cooking up a Kitchen This kitchen "dream team" -- Chefs Julia Child and Marian Morash and the author, a Milton kitchen designer -- share their recipe for the perfect kitchen. |
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Max Alexander |
Dig This! Bringing water, gas, and electricity to the Concord cottage |
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Natalie Rodriguez |
How To Spot a Crooked Contractor The following tips from This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and the National Association of Home Builders will help you spot a crook. |
The Motley Fool
November 11, 2006
Elizabeth Brokamp |
Avoid Home Repair Nightmares Here are our top resources for finding home fix-it folks who can do the job well, in good time, and for a fair price. |
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Max Alexander |
Father Knows Best Not every new homeowner can get America's top contractor to stop by and offer advice. All the more reason to pay attention to what Kate Silva learned from her dad. |
The Motley Fool
September 23, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
Sometimes You Need a Pro Investors who don't have the skills, time, or confidence to manage their finances on their own would do well to seek a financial advisor. |
This Old House
Bruce Irving |
A Dream Come True With help from This Old House, a cramped kitchen grows to fit a family |
National Defense
October 2013
Moorhouse & Bradel |
Not Hard to Run Afoul of False Claims Act Under the "reckless disregard" standard, a contractor can violate the act by not paying attention to the truth or dishonest information provided to the government in a manner that can be characterized as "reckless." |
The Motley Fool
July 7, 2006
Selena Maranjian |
Recoup Those Remodeling Dollars How much will improvements add to your home's resale value? |
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C.J. Hughes |
Old House, New Space When this family outgrew their home, they decided to add on rather than move on -- improving the place's awkward floor plans in the process. |
Home Toys
February 2006 |
Technology in Architecture Whether it be a simple surround sound system or a whole house control system, the most important thing to remember is when to start planning. For architects and builders it is very important to remember when to bring in a low voltage consultant. |
Inc.
September 2008 |
Who's Who? Are you wondering whether one of your workers has been misclassified as a contractor? Ask yourself these questions. |
The Motley Fool
February 13, 2004 |
When and How to Hire a Contractor Before hiring a contractor to work on your house, review these tips. |
The Motley Fool
August 25, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
Hire a Good Contractor These are tough times in which to hunt for a good contractor to repair or spiff up your home. Here are a few tips in engaging one. |
The Motley Fool
May 15, 2007
Selena Maranjian |
How Not to Remodel Your Kitchen Planning to remodel your kitchen? Here are some tips, along with some advice on what not to do. |
This Old House
Lisa Selin Davis |
Hand-Holders for Homeowners Save money and headaches by hiring a renovation coach to manage your next project. |
The Motley Fool
July 27, 2007
Selena Maranjian |
How to Finance a Remodeling Look both inside and outside the box for possible financing solutions. |
The Motley Fool
February 14, 2007
Dan Caplinger |
Read the Contract To avoid unpleasant surprises, you have to look at the fine print. Especially if you are: 1. Hiring a home-improvement contractor... 2. Getting promotional offers at banks... 3. Buying a house... |
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Leslie Plummer Clagett |
Going Solo Design ideas for separating tubs and showers. |
