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TIP#1 Don't Fall Victim To Poor Contract Writing

Unfortunately, contract writing and bidding is a major problem in the industry.
Homeowners are ultimately the ones that suffer.
TIP#2 Decide On A Budget And Project Scope During The Design Phase

Including your contractor in on the design phase may allow for a cheaper process or style of building
TIP#3 Ideas Never Hurt Anyone

Try and get your ideas ahead of time if you can but allow flexibility to meet budgets.
Have a list of priorities.
TIP#4 Make A Clear Plan And Matching Budget Online

The seeds of miscommunications or blown budgets grow from lined paper and verbal communication.
Keep everything documented.
TIP#5 Communication And Updates Prevent Getting Blindsided

I update my clients with snapshots of their budget, there's no reason your contractor can't.

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HOW MUCH ARE MY STRUCTURAL CHANGES GOING TO COST ME?

the bird with the hammerFebruary 17, 2019Additions, Answers to your Questions, Cost of Average, Featured No comments

You've discovered that wall you want removed is load-bearing. At least we're going to assume that through consulting various sources you think that it is. There's only one professional that is now allowed(at least in my area) to provide a solution for doing this despite...

WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO GET RENO COST INFORMATION?

the bird with the hammerFebruary 15, 2019Additions, Advice, Answers to your Questions, Bathrooms, Cost of Average, Kitchens, Pitfalls No comments

You're about to start your renovation but you have no idea about the cost. So what do most people do? It's the worst way people get reno cost information. *Hint*: They might google it(and that's not always terrible but inconsistent) but aside from that? As a contractor,...

ABOUT TO START A BATHROOM, KITCHEN, OR LARGE RENO? YOU NEED TO READ THIS.

the bird with the hammerFebruary 06, 2019Additions, Advice, Bathrooms, Cost of Average, Designs, Featured, Kitchens, Money Savers, Pitfalls, Pricing Agreements No comments

It's not enough that you can trust them(ie: your contractor) which is why I think this article will save you thousands of dollars. It's applicable to all combinations of renovations involving bathrooms, kitchens or multiple trades. Any time you're selecting...

Tips, Tricks & Traps in Residential Construction

| The Bird With The Hammer |

TIP#1 Don't Fall Victim To Poor Contract Writing

TIP#2 Decide On A Budget And Project Scope During The Design Phase

TIP#3 Ideas Never Hurt Anyone

TIP#4 Make A Clear Plan And Matching Budget Online

TIP#5 Communication And Updates Prevent Getting Blindsided

HOW MUCH ARE MY STRUCTURAL CHANGES GOING TO COST ME?

WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO GET RENO COST INFORMATION?

ABOUT TO START A BATHROOM, KITCHEN, OR LARGE RENO? YOU NEED TO READ THIS.

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