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Contractor Tips56 Stories

100 Contractor Tips to Read Before You Remodel
Remodeling Guides100 Contractor Tips to Read Before You Remodel
By Kenny Grono
Have a better remodel experience with tips from a contractor on how to plan, shop and communicate
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Contractor Tips: Top 10 Home Remodeling Don'ts
Most PopularContractor Tips: Top 10 Home Remodeling Don'ts
By Kenny Grono
Help your home renovation go smoothly and stay on budget with this wise advice from a pro
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Contractor Tips: How to Shop for Your Remodel
Contractor TipsContractor Tips: How to Shop for Your Remodel
By Kenny Grono
Small mistakes in buying remodeling materials can add up to huge cost overruns. Here's how to get things right the first time
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What to Look for in a Contractor's Contract
Contractor TipsWhat to Look for in a Contractor's Contract
By Kenny Grono
10 basic ingredients for a contract will help pave the way to remodel happiness
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Contractor Tips: What Your Contractor Really Means
Remodeling GuidesContractor Tips: What Your Contractor Really Means
By Kenny Grono
Translate your contractor's lingo to get the communication on your home project right
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Contractor Tips: 10 Home Areas That Likely Need a Pro
Contractor TipsContractor Tips: 10 Home Areas That Likely Need a Pro
By Kenny Grono
Safety, less cost and better aesthetics on a home improvement project may rest in the hands of an expert
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Contractor Tips: 10 Hats Your General Contractor Wears
Remodeling GuidesContractor Tips: 10 Hats Your General Contractor Wears
By Kenny Grono
Therapist, financial advisor, mediator — for the price of a single good contractor on your remodel, you're actually getting 10 jobs done
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Contractor Tips: 10 Ways to Get the Remodel You Want for Less
Remodeling GuidesContractor Tips: 10 Ways to Get the Remodel You Want for Less
By Kenny Grono
Lighten the load on your remodeling budget without sacrificing your design by heeding this insider advice
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Contractor Tips: 10 Ways to Remodel Greener
Contractor TipsContractor Tips: 10 Ways to Remodel Greener
By Kenny Grono
Push past the hype and learn what really makes a renovation kind to the earth and easy on your wallet
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Contractor Tips: 10 Remodel Surprises to Watch Out For
Contractor TipsContractor Tips: 10 Remodel Surprises to Watch Out For
By Kenny Grono
Know the potential setbacks before you start to save headaches and extra costs in the middle of a renovation
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10 Things to Ask Your Contractor Before You Start Your Project
Remodeling Guides10 Things to Ask Your Contractor Before You Start Your Project
By Anne Higuera CGR, CAPS
Ask these questions before signing with a contractor for better communication and fewer surprises
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