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A contractor can be used for home remodeling, home improvement projects and any of those little repair jobs around the house. The best way to get a good contractor is to get referrals from friends or other people you trust. Learn more about hiring a contractor and what recourse you can take if the job doesn’t go smoothly. In some areas, contractors must be licensed by the municipality in which they conduct business. If they are licensed, you should make sure you see if the contractor you choose has his or her license in order. You should also make sure they have liability and workman’s compensation insurance.

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    Home Improvement: Plan Ahead For Budget

Home Improvement: Plan Ahead For Budget

By Ilyce Glink| 2004-11-19T00:00:00-06:00 November 19th, 2004|

Most remodeling projects require some planning, and the best ones are typically planned far enough ahead so that the details can sink in: How you use and live in a space should dictate the design, scope and cost of the project. Learn about planning a remodeling project including the budget.

How To Budget For Landscaping

By Ilyce Glink| 2004-11-05T00:00:00-06:00 November 5th, 2004|

An owner of a new construction home wants help determining the budget for new landscaping. Ilyce has heard 10 percent of the purchase price should be allotted to landscaping a newly-constructed house. She suggests you should find a landscape contractor who is willing to develop a plan that you can implement in stages.

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    Research Water Damage Contractors Through BBB

Research Water Damage Contractors Through BBB

By Ilyce Glink| 2004-09-17T00:00:00-05:00 September 17th, 2004|

When you get water damage on your roof and it begins to leak you'll need to hire a contractor to repair your roof. How can you find a reliable roofing contractor? Ask friends, family, colleagues, and local real estate agents to provide referrals. Contact the Better Business Bureau to check the contractor's record.

Building A Home On Purchased Land

By GlinkAndTamkin| 2004-08-20T00:00:00-05:00 August 20th, 2004|

Building your own home is something you can always look back on as a major life accomplishment. However, before you build your house, it's good to understand the legal issues associated with building a home. You can build a home on land that you won and you don't need additional documentation to verify your ownership of the home.

Building Code Determines Landscaping And Fence

By GlinkAndTamkin| 2004-04-16T00:00:00-05:00 April 16th, 2004|

What happens when you buy a home and redo the backyard with the help of your builder only to find out that the landscaping changes didn't meet the building code? Is the builder liable for violating the building code? What can you as a home owner do when your landscaping or new fence don't meet the community's building code?

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    Home Improvements: Consult Architect And Contractor If Large-Scale Rehab

Home Improvements: Consult Architect And Contractor If Large-Scale Rehab

By Ilyce Glink| 2004-02-27T00:00:00-06:00 February 27th, 2004|

Learn what to consider for a large scale home improvement plan. It helps to work with an architect, contractor and building department if the home improvement project includes building up or building out on the existing home. An architect and contractor can help put the home improvement project in financial and logistical perspective - whether building up or building out on the existing home is a possibility.

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    Renovation Projects – Perfection Is In The Eye Of The Homeowner

Renovation Projects – Perfection Is In The Eye Of The Homeowner

By Ilyce Glink| 2004-02-20T00:00:00-06:00 February 20th, 2004|

After spending a collective $200 billion on home improvement projects, many homeowners have discovered that punch list items often don't get fixed the way you'd like them, and even the best contractors make mistakes. All new homes and remodeling projects contain some items that either weren't finished properly, or punchlist items that weren't corrected. Repairing the mistakes after you've cleaned up and moved into the new or renovated portion of your home isn't fun.

Pitfalls of Building New Home

By Ilyce Glink| 2004-02-13T00:00:00-06:00 February 13th, 2004|

Do you want to build your dream house? Poor worksmanship can derail your plans, but a good home inspection can help you. Just because a new construction meets building codes doesn't mean the work is done to your standards. Have a home inspection done at several points in the building process.

Undisclosed Problem Surfaces Four Years After Purchase

By Ilyce Glink| 2003-12-29T00:00:00-06:00 December 29th, 2003|

A buyer asks if they have any options regarding an undisclosed problem that the sellers knew about. Buyers often have no recourse unless you can prove the sellers fraudulently deceived you. The time to catch undisclosed problems is at the time of the purchase with a good home inspector.

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    Home Improvement And Home Repairs: Getting Through Them With Ease

Home Improvement And Home Repairs: Getting Through Them With Ease

By Ilyce Glink| 2001-08-14T00:00:00-05:00 August 14th, 2001|

Ilyce gives advice to homeowners who are planning home improvement and home repairs. Homeowners who are planning home improvement and home repairs should put the deal with their contractor in writing. Homeowners should also hire a real estate attorney to draw up the contracts and make sure their home improvement or home repair plans go smoothly.

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