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Questions to Ask When Interviewing General Contractors??
Asked by M.S. from Chicago
on November 2, 2011
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Hi,
We are getting ready to start a massive renovation on our home and will start interviewing general contractors within the next week. For those of you that have...
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- Before the process starts - if you are starting to feel overwhelmed, ask questions to bring clarity. If a GC explains something and it isn't making sense to you, eith...
- I wish I had asked this question when we had our bathroom done. I interviewed several contractors and the one I hired was in the medium priced range, however I didn't...
- I highly recommend jls construction co. www.jlsconstruction.org, You can see some pictures of their work on their website....good people!
Remodeling Horror Stories
Asked by T.L. from St. Louis
on July 14, 2011
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First off GRRRR. Ok feel a little better now.
I am in the process of remodeling our bathroom. I posted a question several months ago about what you would want in...
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- Remodeling is such a pain!!! Be thankful you have a second bathroom...when my hubby remodeled our bathroom we had to go without!!! (and he isn't exactly speedy...) ...
- IMO, you have some vaid issues and some that are fairly typical of contractors we know. You don't mention if the remodel required gutting the bathroom or not. When w...
- My husband is a remodeling contractor...I can tell you that almost ALL remodels generally run over a bit--various reasons. The client adds something, something is del...
Help! Anyone Remodeling??
Asked by A.T. from Dallas
on February 5, 2008
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Ok so we are buying an older home from some friends of ours and well it already needed alot of TLC but their old renters (who had to be evicted for nonpayment for like...
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- Habitat for Humanity has a resale shop!!! Also, I would call contractors, especially in housing communities where they're building new houses. A lot of the time, if th...
- You might check the ReStore. It is a Habitat for Humanity donation center where they sell items to the public for cheap. I believe the money then benefits Habitat ...
- Hi A.- That is a real shame. Most people would love an opportunity for that kind of rent $, etc. I dont have cabinets, doors, but, will have a washer and dryer pd...
House Remodeling
Asked by S.V. from Albuquerque
on July 3, 2009
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Hello,
I have a few major projects that I want to have done @ out house. These include new kitchen cabinets and counter and new flooring (replacing old carpet). I h...
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- I work for a general contractor who does remodeling and repairs as well as roofing. I had them do my living room/ kitchen in 2005 and the work (flooring, windows, tak...
- I highly recommend the folks recommended by Rosie on The House (radio show/website). Rosie has very high screening standards and recommends VERY few businesses. I ha...
- I wouldn't know where to start either, but we have a very reliable contractor friend we can recommend. Kelvin Ironside ###-###-#### He put in our wood floors at...
Seeking Advice on Remodeling Bathroom... Do's and Don'ts
Asked by J.P. from Chicago
on May 15, 2008
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Hi Everyone,
I was wondering if you had some ideas to share with me about remodeling my bathroom.
This bathroom is near the family room and one that guests use. I d...
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- We have had two bathrooms remodeled in the past 4 years. I would suggest buying the high quality fixtures, toilet, faucets, etc. because they will get the most use. W...
- Hi J., We just gutted and remodeled our kitchen and mather bath. (Well, we didn't do it; we hired a contractor who had a crew.) I think the overall best store ...
- J., We bought a house recently and the former owners remodeled the bathroom. On the surface, our bathroom may look pretty "fancy" to people but my husband and I d...
Home Remodeling
Asked by S. from Dallas
on June 22, 2010
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I am planning on upgrading my bathrooms and kitchen. Should I do it myself or hire a professional?
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- I would start in one area (a bathroom) and get quotes from several differnt contractors. Have them list out EVERYTHING and what it's going to cost. You should be abl...
- Your question is to vague. What do you consider "upgrading", it can mean new cabinetry, new flooring, new lighting or it can mean just painting, changing handles, new...
- If you decide to do it yourself, just realize that you likely won't have time for anything outside of the remodel and your normal work/dinner/taking care of the family...
Remodeling Kitchen
Asked by B.M. from San Francisco
on August 29, 2010
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Hi, just wanted to get some info from those of you who have remodeled your kitchen. How much did you spend and what did you have done? I am trying to get an idea of ho...
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- We demolished our whole kitchen and replaced all: cabinets, floors, appliances, lights, counters, paint, etc... We spent about $20k. We did not do any work ourselves....
- My dh does this for a living. Hixson Custom Kitchens and Baths. www.hixsonconstruction.com
- Just a couple of things I wanted to point out - I think location and cost are related as well. I live in SF and the contractors I've spoken too have quoted me much hi...
How to utilize the space most effectively on the attic?
Asked by T.F. from Dayton
on May 21, 2007
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My husband and I have had our house on the market for almost two years with no bites. Our house is TOO small for us (family of 4 in a 2 bedroom 1 bath), so we are goi...
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- If you've not yet done so, ask your Realtor. A good Realtor should be able to direct you to resources, contractors, etc. and also give you guidelines on the best way ...
- Hi. You can save a lot of money by doing this yourself, just make sure you check to see what things have to be done by a professional. I know electrical work, dependi...
- Mine & my husbands room has the sloped ceilings with the stairs kinda in the middle of the room, we have 2 large closets by the stairs the a half bath (toilet & sink)...
Advice About Contractors and Additions in FW
Asked by J.B. from Dallas
on January 11, 2010
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My husband and I would like to add a second story addition to our home. Does anyone have experience living through this and have advice to offer? Also, we are looking ...
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- hi J., We are very fortunate to have word of mouth referrals. My friend Michelle J posted a reply to you regarding my husband Jeremy Hays remodeling company, Cross T...
- I've been told that you have to have a tremendous amount done to the bottom floor in order to accomodate all that additional weight upon the foundation, and that it's ...
- I have an excellent contractor. His name is Bart Pels, ####-###-####. Tell him I referred you & he will take care of you.
Information About Angie's List or Contractors for Remodeling
Asked by K.S. from Cleveland
on May 9, 2007
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We recently moved into a home in Strongsville. We are seriously considering redoing the kitchen. Does anyone have experience with Angie's List? It is a pay service lis...
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- Hi K., We are currently having an addition put on our house in Richfield and are using Hurst Construction (www.hurstconstruction.com). Check out their web page for...
- K. -- I personally recommend a friend of mine who owns a remodeling/contracting company. Ted Stephens Graymark Construction 20033 Detriot Rd. North Ridge Anne...
- From about 1999-2001 my mother-in-law had Angies. Whenever she needed a reference from the list she only ever received 3 or 4 companies to choose from. Each company th...
