Friday, March 9, 2012

Working with Contractors - 3/9 Money Pit e-Newsletter



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•The Welcome Mat

It's time to spring forward! This Sunday is the beginning of daylight savings time, which means more daylight hours for working on home improvements. If you have a big project in mind and need to call in a contractor, now is the time to find a good one before they are all snapped up. In this issue of the Money Pit e-newsletter, you'll find tips and advice for choosing a contractor who can get the job done right.

•This Issue

Tips on Hiring a Contractor

Hiring a contractor for your home renovation project is a smart investment, but one that can start to balloon past estimates and expectations if you haven’t prepared properly on your end. When hiring a contractor, consider these hints to help you get great project results on time and on budget. read more

How to Check a Contractor's References

While you're evaluating professionals to complete a remodel, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) recommends the following ten questions to ask a contractor's references before hiring. read more

Contractors: Make Sure They Have Insurance

Thinking about the home improvements you'll be making this spring? If you'll be hiring contractors to help, make sure they're properly insured. If not, you may end up footing the bill in the event of an accident or a renovation gone awry. read more

New Life for Old Furnishings

You probably have some well-loved furnishings that still have plenty of wear and could take a starring role in a room if you give them a fresh finish. Furniture refinishing and upholstery are definitely DIY projects, and can create statement pieces out of items that previously blended into the background. read more

ON THE AIR: This Old House TV heads to Rhode Island

We are on location in Barrington, Rhode Island where our friends at This Old House have taken on the challenge of transforming a house on the open water. The house is in the "Zone II" wind zone, which means that it faces strong winds of up to 110 miles per hour. So the renovation team will need to find ways to harden it against storms and choose materials that can withstand the area's corrosive, salt-laden air. read more

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