One of the important parameters for proceeding with renovation projects is cost. Budgets vary and it’s important to match expectations with costs up front and tailor projects to reflect the cost of the project with the value of the home and keep everything in line to avoid over or under-investing. This is a competitive industry…
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Bathroom Leaks, Water Damage & Mold
Bless precious water, but this wonderful resource is the curse of most homeowner problems. Splash Leaks Most common is water pooling on the floor and can cause serious damage to flooring from curled linoleum or loose tiling to subfloor rotting. Caused by using ineffective shower curtain, or old and worn caulking where the shower…
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Pitfalls to Avoid When Choosing Handyman vs Contractors
Handyman as the name suggests someone who can do lots of different kinds of small jobs for homeowners at a small cost. The question is when is it a handyman job and when is it something bigger. A good way to look at it is if the job takes a few hours for a few…
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Help! My Contractor Disappeared With My Deposit
“FLY BY NIGHT” OPERATORS Recently we received a call from a distraught homeowner in tears because her “contractor” disappeared with her $2,000 deposit with a 10% finished bathroom in progress. The tub was removed - all she had was a toilet and vanity. She was desperate. With just one bathroom and three family members, losing…
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