Contract Bonds Reassure Clients In Three Key Ways
On February 2, 2012
The following is a guest post:
As a construction professional, you know that you frequently have to buy surety bonds before working on certain projects. But why is bonding important? The most direct answer is that contractor bonding gives your clients peace of mind. When clients know that the construction firm they’re working with [...]
Appliance Repair Or Replace…That Is The Question
On November 8, 2011
Here’s a great article and tips on repairing or replacing appliances – also the infographic is very cool – check it out below!
http://www.partselect.com/JustForFun/Appliance-Repair-Replace-Infographic.htm
Source: PartSelect Appliance Parts
Construction Contracts
On September 20, 2011
Here’s my latest article for Cover 2 Cover Magazine for which I am a contributing writer. Check it out!
http://www.cover2coverpublications.com/publication/?i=81034&p=16
I participate in a few forums and blogs and one of the questions posed was if those home improvement shows that depict do-it-yourself weekend projects as being potentially hurtful to the trades and not portraying the real work that goes into the final result. Some actually thought it hurt their business and others thought it [...]
Delighted to be a contributing writer for cover2covermag.com an online digital magazine. I’ll be writing about all things \ home improvement!
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I received an email from a homeowner who after signing a contract and moving forward with their remodeling project soon realized they had made a mistake in hiring the contractor. Which is pretty much what happened to us 11 years ago. My Horror Story and Warning Signs section offered her validation that she was not [...]
Continue Reading →I recently received an email from a homeowner who asked if he should sign a Mechanics Lien document that was included with the contract he was to sign to begin a home renovation project. He made reference to some article he read – perhaps on my site – and wanted some clarification.
First off, a [...]
Continue Reading →Hiring the right home renovation contractor really is an “inside job” that requires thoughtful research on the part of the homeowner. Folks who are considering renovating their homes this year should plan first on getting educated about hiring the right contractor for their project and understanding their rights.
The fact is that home improvement has [...]
Continue Reading →My “Home Remodeling Bootcamp Blog” got nominated as one of the top 50 home construction blogs – thank you! See it here: http://bit.ly/gU807F Top 50 Construction and Homebuilding Industry Blogs
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Continue Reading →3 Tips Homeowners Can Use to Reduce Wasteful Spending and Create a Sustainable Project That Moves Forward With Fewer Problems
Summary: Green building has been growing as way to reduce waste, conserve energy and repurpose materials, all with the goal of creating a sustainable home. Using these same principals is what I call the “green [...]
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Los Angeles Times, Feb 22, 2004
- "Great site -- it really puts the hazards of dealing with contractor-bozos into chilling perspective... I was a general contractor for about 20 years, but have retired from remodeling and am now a member of the American Society of Home Inspectors.""
Paul S., Berkely CA - "This is a great site! I found it while going through the same misery and was thinking about making a web site ... I was a bureau chief in a regulatory agency and actually worked on the regulation side. The problem is that state contractor laws seem to be primarily written by the contractor special interest, not by the citizens with no affiliation to contractors."
Thanks, H.M. Jones - "Hey guys! Found your website while researching about how to deal with contractors. I am about to begin a home renovation project, and I must say thank you for creating this website! I'm not going into this project expecting problems, but I can say now that I am very much more prepared if and /or when they present. Thanks again, this information is priceless!
- Nate
- "Jody Costello's website - Contractors From Hell.com - is a must-read for homeowners who have endured - or who hope to avoid - dishonest or incompetent home builders and remodelers."
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