Avoid The Heartbreak Of A Home Remodeling Project Gone Wrong: 5 Mistakes Homeowners Make When Hiring Contractors

It’s a fact.  There are both good and bad contractors working in the industry.  And it’s no secret to consumers that remodeling nightmares exist as we’ve either read about them or know of folks who have been through it.  Yet time and again, consumers find themselves in trouble with their projects and contractors as a result of their lack of knowledge on what they need to do to protect themselves from unscrupulous business practices.

Home improvement is one of the top industries noted for fraud and customer dissatisfaction and has consistently been ranked as such over the last decade, according to the Consumer Federation of America, The National Association of Consumer Agency Administrators and North American Consumer Protection Investigators.

While much of the blame falls on the home improvement industry... Read more here

The Danger Of Accepting A Low Bid

The following article is by guest contributor and General Contractor Keith Lazerson of KL9 Construction in San Diego, CA. It's on a subject I have commented and written on many times and Keith's perspective as an ethical contractor is much appreciated. A must read for homeowners.

Today, more than ever, you need to be careful in choosing a home improvement contractor. Many companies have been hit hard by the recent recession and are desperate for work. Consequently, a lot of contractors are resorting to some unscrupulous tactics in order to get jobs. The most common of these practices is offering a tantalizing low bid on a project with the intention of tacking on extra charges after the job has started. It’s simply a contractor’s version of the old bait and switch. Read the rest of the article here.

ContractorsFromHell.com’s Home Remodeling Blog Is Named in the Top 50 Home Building Blogs

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5 Key Tips For Hiring The Right Contractor For Your Home Remodeling Project (and avoid the contractor from hell!)

Hiring the right home renovation contractor really is an “inside job” that requires thoughtful research on the part of the homeowner. Folks who are considering renovating their homes this year should plan first on getting educated about hiring the right contractor for their project and understanding their rights.

The fact is that home improvement has consistently ranked at the top for consumer dissatisfaction and fraud according to various consumer agencies.
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Home Improvement Expert At eLocal.com!

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Introducing eLocal’s New Blog-Off Series: Meet Our Panel of Experts!

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eLocal is thrilled to announce a new blog-off series that will bring bloggers and professionals together to discuss hot topics and exciting trends in home

Top 50 Home Building and Cosntruction Blogs

My "Home Remodeling Bootcamp Blog" got nominated as one of the top 50 home construction blogs - thank you! See it here: http://bit.ly/gU807F

Top 50 Construction and Homebuilding Industry Blogs

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If you are a home remodeler, home builder or a construction manager who is about to begin a remodeling project, the list of the top 50 construction and home-building industry jobs on this page can be of great benefit to you. Here, you will hear first-hand information from a wide range of constructio

The “Green Approach” To Hiring Home Renovation Contractors

3 Tips Homeowners Can Use to Reduce Wasteful Spending and Create a Sustainable Project That Moves Forward With Fewer Problems

Summary: Green building has been growing as way to reduce waste, conserve energy and repurpose materials, all with the goal of creating a sustainable home. Using these same principals is what I call the “green approach” to hiring home renovation contractors that will reduce wasteful spending, conserves time and energy and contributes to a sustainable project that moves forward with few problems and a positive experience for everyone.

Green building has been all the rage the last couple of years and for good reason. Reducing waste, conserving and repurposing materials and creating a sustainable structure and project benefit’s everyone and protects the environment.

But did you know that you could apply these same principals when hiring home remodeling contractors that will protect your money by reducing the potential for wasting it while creating clear and concise guidelines that both parties can consistently depend on to guide them throughout the project?

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