A guide for homeowners doing renovations.

Specifically - Hiring Contractors, How to Save Money and Disaster Prevention.

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HOW MUCH ARE MY STRUCTURAL CHANGES GOING TO COST ME?

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...
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7 TIPS ON HOW TO GET THE BEST PRICE ON ANY RENOVATION!

TRY USING THESE TIPS ON YOUR NEXT RENOVATION TO GET A BETTER PRICE FROM YOUR CONTRACTOR! These are all very important, and whether you like it or not, you're paying for these things in some way.  TIP #7 - Give your contractor ample notice and freedom of schedule.   You...
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ABOUT TO START A BATHROOM, KITCHEN, OR LARGE RENO? YOU NEED TO READ THIS.

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...
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THE "SMART QUOTE" TRAP

I've coined it the "Smart Quote". In its simplest terms: "a quote that is designed to fool you".  I've learned that some people call it "bid low, invoice high" which in their mind, they are "out-smarting" their competition at the cost of deceiving their customers intentionally...
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FINDING A CONTRACTOR YOU CAN TRUST

It's a huge industry.  No wonder these problems exist! Renovations & new construction is a huge part of everyone's lives.  I feel like 1 person out of every 5 people I know is doing some sort of work on their home while a staggering 9 out of 10 people is either...
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8 STEPS FOR STARTING YOUR RENO

  1. Decide on a project priority
  2. Find some features you like
  3. Research the kind of contractor you need
  4. Research the kind of plan maker you need
  5. Consider finding & including a contractor in the designs for big projects
  6. Develop a budget from the concept designs
  7. Tweak your concept and budget until it's affordable
  8. Continue saving for more contingency until the project is ready to start!

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