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| Hiring
A Contractor |
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Whether you have
a fixer-upper or a great house that you plan
to stay in indefinitely, you'll probably
hire a contractor sooner or later to finish
the basement, remodel the kitchen, or renovate
other rooms.
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| Checking
Your Do-It-Yourself IQ |
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Home improvement
can be satisfying--even profitable--but it's
important to weigh your abilities against
the complexity of the project.
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| Bathroom
Basics |
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According to statistics
compiled by the National Association of Home
Builders, a single family house has increased
in overall size by about 25 per cent... |
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| How
to Work Effectively With a Contractor |
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Working with a contractor
on a major home improvement project can be
rewarding or frustrating, depending on whether
you have chosen a competent and reliable professional
for the job.
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| Things
Cost What They Cost |
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When the design
of a new house or a major remodeling project
comes in over budget, many owners conclude
that they can get the bottom line back...
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| How
To Find An Architect |
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Once you decide
that the only way to get the house you've always
dreamed of building is to hire an architect
to design it for you, how do you find the architect?
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