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Making sense out of bids

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Homeowners soliciting bids for a remodeling job must often choose among bids with wide ranges in price. The differences may be due to differing scopes of work or grades of materials. Giving the contractors enough initial detail is the best way to prevent confusion.

Author: Case, Linda
Publisher: Times Mirror Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Today's Homeowner
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1089-4810
Year: 1997
Management, Construction industry, Letting of contracts, Competitive bidding

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How to fire your contractor

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Homeowners who are unhappy with their contractors are advised to first try to salvage the relationship rather than break the contract. If unsuccessful, homeowners are advised to hire a lawyer who has experience working with construction law.

Author: Case, Linda
Publisher: Times Mirror Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Today's Homeowner
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1089-4810
Year: 1997
Contracts, Homeowners

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Working alongside the pros: what to expect from being one of the subcontractors on your own job site

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Homeowners planning a remodeling project can choose work-sharing to save money and gain satisfaction by doing part of the work themselves. Tips on dividing the work, preparing a contract and supplying materials are included.

Author: Case, Linda
Publisher: Times Mirror Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Today's Homeowner
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1089-4810
Year: 1997
Residential construction, House construction

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Subjects list: Services, Dwellings, Remodeling and renovation, Home remodeling, Contractors
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