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Tips On Hiring a Home Improvement Contractor
Whether you want to fix up certain parts of your house so that your home sells quickly, maybe you need some home maintenance done or you just moved into a new house that needs a little TLC – finding a good, dependable and hopefully not over-the-top expensive contractor can be a challenge.  
Consider these tips: Your best bet is a reality check from those in the know: friends, neighbors, or co-workers who have had improvement work done. Get written estimates from several firms. Ask for explanations for price variations. Don't automatically choose the lowest bidder. You can also go online and take a look at free sites such as Google or kudzu.com and Angieslist.com to take a look at contractors’ reviews.  
Be alert when your future contractor... ...only accepts cash payments; ...does not list a business number in the local telephone directory; ...tells you your job will be a “demonstration;” ...pressures you for an immediate decision; ...asks you to pay for the entire job up-front; ...suggests that you borrow money from a lender the contractor knows. Questions to ask your [future] contractor How long have you been in business? Are you licensed and registered with the state? Check it ... more

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