Translate your contractor's lingo to get the communication on your home project right

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Climbing through your closets and fielding design issues galore, your contractor might stay mum. Here's what you're missing

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Ask these questions before signing with a contractor for better communication and fewer surprises along the way

Learn what a contractor’s markups cover — and why they’re worth it

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Have a meeting a week before hammers and shovels fly to make sure everyone’s on the same page