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Do-It-Yourself Compared to Hiring a Pro
Q: Can you tell me how to do a home improvement project myself? A: ServiceMagic is a professional home improvement referral service and my primary function is advising property owners about the…
Remodeling/Room Addition Project
Q: Can you give me a ballpark figure for my remodeling project? A: There are too many variables involved in a major remodeling project or room addition to come up with an average square foot price or expect…
Understanding Pre-manufactured and Kit Homes
Kit homes, also known as Building Systems, consist of modular, panelized or log building components produced in a quality controlled environment. Because modular and panelized homes can be constructed in a factory while the site is being prepared, construction…
Checklist: Recommended Questions to Ask a Contractor
A service professional’s answers to some basic questions will give you a sense of whether or not you could comfortably work with that individual. Some important questions are: How long have you been in business? Have you…
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More Return on Your Home Improvement Investment
Checklist: Recommended Questions to Ask a Contractor
Do-It-Yourself Compared to Hiring a Pro
Timber Framed Homes
Understanding Pre-manufactured and Kit Homes
Modular Home Assembler
Avoiding Fraudulent Contractors
Getting Design Help for Remodeling or a New Home
Remodeling/Room Addition Project
Water Damage in Bathroom
Selecting the Best Service Professional
Building a New Home
Tip: Panelized Homes
Do Homework Before Building a New Home