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“If it’s not written down, it may not be included in the pricing, so make sure the elements you are expecting are outlined on the plans or in the scope or specifications.” — Anne HigueraConstruction contracts are pretty much my worst nightmare; it all sounds so complicated to me. But Higuera really lays everything out, pointing out important elements to watch for. The short of it: specify, specify, specify. Materials, systems, finishes and more should be specified on the scope of work document so you’ll know exactly what you’ll be getting for your money. This is a must-read for anyone planning a renovation.Full story: Construction Contracts: How to Understand What You Are BuyingDid something on Houzz strike a chord with you this week? If so, please share it with us in the Comments section, and have a great weekend, everyone!

Frequently, even as the construction set of plans approaches completion, small changes get made to either design or materials. Rather than reissuing plans with each change, architects and contractors will often use the scope of work to document these changes and any other deviations from the construction set of plans. Essentially, the plans provide a baseline for understanding the scope of the project, and the scope of work and specifications clarify anything not specifically called out on the plans or that has changed. Making sure you have these documents included in your construction contract and reading them before signing the contract are the most effective way to ensure that you will get what you think you are paying for.

Beware-- kristikrafft I recently had a contractor on a bath renovation try to get out of his extra labor on his original bid by trying to say painting it wasn't included in his price. He also originally promised when he wanted the job to smooth coat the old textured walls. When it came time, he tried to get out of the extra labor & ask to just patch up the old walls texture, which I declined. As a single female renovator, so many people attempt to low ball you to win the job. They then try to cut corners or jack up their prices on extras or add- ons later on. They Frequently get greedy and over confident that they can't get fired in the middle of the job while they do sub par work.