A-Plus Remodeling - ServiceMagic
Find articles on home improvement and design projects or connect to a prescreened, customer-rated home remodeling professional through this network of contractors.
http://www.1aplusremodeling.com/ |
Atlanta Re-Building Consultants
Find tips and advice on how to pick a contractor, what to do during construction, and how to handle problems.
http://www.buildingdefects.com/how21.htm |
Better Business Bureau
Read past reports on specific businesses and charities. Posts alerts and descriptions of how the organization operates.
http://www.bbb.org/ |
Better Homes & Gardens - Choosing a Remodeling Pro
Offers advice on making the important choice in selecting a remodeling professional for interior design projects.
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m1041/10_78/65344579/p1/a... |
Consumer Contracting Guidelines
Check out this collection of articles, planning guides, and tips before hiring a contractor. Includes sections on Getting Tough and Follow Ups.
http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/6040/in01.htm |
Contractors Guild of California, The
Association provides consumers with this guide to hiring a contractor in California. Find tips and advice, along with referral and license-verification services.
http://contractorsguild.com/ |
Find a Professional - HomeAdvisor.com
Resource features a database of real estate agents and professionals providing remodeling, repair and moving services.
http://homeadvisor.msn.com/services/professional.asp |
Franklin Report, The
Service looks at customer surveys to profile and rate home-service vendors in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Get advice on hiring service professionals.
http://www.franklinreport.com |
General Home Additions - ServiceMagic.com
Free service matches home owners to prescreened contractors specializing in home additions. View customer ratings and get a service guarantee.
http://r.lksm.com/go/t=34:10589|60686743;g=z/http://www.serv... |
Home Improvement Highway
Advice on hiring professionals and local home shows. Otherwise check out the huge set of links which includes professionals and associations.
http://www.csz.com/hih/ |
Home Inspection Service
Locate a home inspector, and learn what to expect before, during, and after a home inspection. Includes a list of house hunting tips.
http://www.inspectamerica.com/ |
Home Services Center - Monstermoving.com
Browse an article about finding the best service professional for the job, and submit a request for a home project using ServiceMagic.
http://r.lksm.com/go/t=34:10670|60683406;g=z/http://adcenter... |
HomeAdvisor - Find a Contractor
Utilize this home-buying site's service by selecting a project type or choose an area and let ImproveNet help find a qualified contractor.
http://homeadvisor.msn.com/improve/findcontractor.asp |
HomeAdvisor - Hiring a Contractor
Check out this guide to finding and hiring a qualified contractor for remodeling and then access cost breakdown instructions for bid comparisons.
http://homeadvisor.msn.com/improve/guides/hiringacontractor.... |
HomeAdvisor - Questions to Ask a Contractor
Home-buying site offers this series of questions to help in hiring a qualified contractor. Access this checklist as well as related information.
http://homeadvisor.msn.com/improve/checklists/questionstoask... |
HomeAdvisor - Solve Problems With a Contractor
Presents solutions to problems that may arise between a contractor and a homeowner. Find out what to do if a contractor regularly shows up late.
http://homeadvisor.msn.com/improve/solvingproblemscontractor... |
HomeAdvisor - Working Effectively With a Contractor
Presents this guide to working with a contractor on a major home improvement project. Access a chart of project stages and payments.
http://homeadvisor.msn.com/improve/guides/workingwithacontra... |
HomePoint
Locate service providers such as builders, contractors, and remodelers. Also includes finance, real estate, and building products.
http://www.homepoint.com/ |
ImproveNet - Communication and Conflict Resolution
Home improvement projects are prime for miscommunication. Read strategies to enhance the likelihood of a smooth resolution with your contractor.
http://r.lksm.com/go/t=34:10031|60175206;g=z/http://affiliat... |
ImproveNet - Contractor Change Orders and Punchlists
Find definitions and examples of change orders and punchlists used by remodeling contractors.
http://r.lksm.com/go/t=34:10031|60175197;g=z/http://affiliat... |
ImproveNet - Hiring a Contractor
ImproveNet's step-by-step guide on how to hire a contractor includes info about selecting a bid, scheduling, project management, and more.
http://r.lksm.com/go/t=34:10031|60175163;g=z/http://affiliat... |
League of California Homeowners
Provides a list of five different tips for how to hire a contractor. Verify licenses by linking to the Contractors State License Board.
http://www.lch.org/lch/hhc.html |
Legal and Credit-Check Service - ImproveNet
For a fee, this resource for home improvement will provide legal and credit-check reports on US contractors.
http://r.lksm.com/go/t=34:10031|60180585;g=z/http://affiliat... |
ServiceMaster
Find local handymen and home service providers for appliance and electrical repair, cleaning, lawn and landscaping, plumbing, and other services.
http://r.lksm.com/go/t=34:0|40594055;g=z/http://service.bfas... |
Working With a Contractor - HomeAdvisor.com
See a list of questions to ask candidates and learn how to solve problems involving the contractor.
http://homeadvisor.msn.com/improve/workingcontractor.asp |
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