Expert Insights: What If the Contractor Bungles the Job?
If you have a legitimate complaint, keep after the contractor until the needed repairs or alterations are made. If this fails, contact your local Consumer Protection Agency. Keep a copy of the contract, receipts and photographs of the work. Although it has no legal...
Expert Insights: What Cost Controls or Budgeting Ideas Might Be Helpful?
Plan ahead and create a realistic budget. Decide on the items and materials you would like to have in a room and set your budget accordingly. This will prevent hasty and costly decisions down the road. The experts suggest setting aside 10 – 20 percent of your...
Expert Insights: Once I Choose a Contractor, What Items Should Be Covered in the Contract?
According to the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, a well-written contract should contain the following information: The contractor’s name, address, telephone and license number, if applicable Details about what will and will not be done A detailed list...
Expert Insights: What Basic Services Can I Expect an Architect to Provide?
Most projects require a set of basic services. They are as follows: preliminary, or schematic, design; design development; preparation of construction documents (drawings and specifications); assistance in the bidding or negotiation process; and the administration of...
Expert Insights: What Questions Should Be Asked of an Architect?
Ask questions that will give you a sense of the architect’s style, approach to design and methods of work. For example: What is your design philosophy? What important issues or challenges do you see in my project? How will you approach my project? What will you show...
Strategies to Boost Your Content’s Visibility
What’s the point of having a social media game plan if your content isn’t getting in front of the right people? Here are a few ways to improve your brand’s visibility and reach on social media.
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