The BBB Tips on Home Improvement
Home Contractors: Tip offs to Potential Rip offs It is spring, a time when many peoples’ fancies turn to ….home improvement! Whether you are planning a small repair project, like repaving your driveway, or a more extensive project, like adding a family room to your home, it pays to look beyond the lowest bid when selecting a contractor. And, you should definitely refrain from considering a contractor’s Yellow Pages advertisement to be an assurance of the quality of work you can expect. Right from the start, you can eliminate what are likely to be less-than-reputable contractors by considering a list of traits common to rip-off artists. Both the Federal Trade Commission and the Better Business Bureau have found the following to be indications that a contractor may not be interested in satisfying customers.
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Green Remodeling 101: It’s hip to be green. And remodeling a home green is easier than you think. The national Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) just launched its new Green Remodeling educational program, offering remodeling contractors across the country a unique opportunity to incorporate cost-saving and earth-sustaining green concepts into their clients’ homes.
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This Old House Magazine
The Right Kitchen for You: More than any other room in the house, the kitchen should be a reflection of our personal preferences—not just of the way we cook but also of the way we live. For some, it's the hub for the family. For others, it's all about no-fuss efficiency. Either way, chances are that the kitchen you have, with its awkward layout, tired appliances, and outdated style, isn't the one you dream about. Remodeling offers a chance to finally right those wrongs and get the kitchen that's truly meant for you.
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Home & Garden Television
Make your Home Investment Pay Off: The secret to successful pre-sale home remodeling is to keep up with the Jones’, but never surpass them. Whether you want to make more money than you spend, or just recoup your remodeling expenses when you sell your home, know what’s standard in the neighborhood. Does everyone have laminate kitchen countertops? Splurge on granite and you’ll be the envy of your friends, but you won’t get your money back at resale. Is your home in a high-end neighborhood? Put in laminate countertops and your house will sell for less than full value or worse yet, linger on the market for months.
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