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Sometimes Things Go Wrong
Some people think it’s a weakness to admit that they’re not perfect, but while the pursuit of homebuilding perfection is a passion (obsession?) of mine, I feel it takes a bigger person to admit they don’t get everything right all the time. There are a myriad of moving parts in homebuilding; sooner or later, all..
read moreDon't divorce your contractor!
Firing a contractor in the middle of a project is like getting a divorce: it’s ugly, and it’s expensive. Dishonest contractors know something you might not: once work commences, your project is no longer desirable for any other contractor. If you’ve been talking to contractors, just ask them how they would feel about taking over..
read moreScope of Work
Without a clear scope of work, you really don’t know what a bid for construction work includes, and the more complex the job, the greater the chance of this unknown factor coming back to bite you. But I would say, if you haven’t discussed the specs, or didn’t understand them, or didn’t probe for more..
read moreBuyer, Beware!
Why do some contractors bid work under their cost? What dishonest contractors aren’t telling you is sometimes more important than what they ARE telling you. It’s a negotiation, and their bid was just round one. If you don’t dig into what their bid represents and go a few more rounds, you will lose. Ask what..
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