Although some contractors may have the proper certifications, it doesn’t mean that they always have the proper insurance. They may have hit a rough spot and let the insurance lapse… Continue reading
I’d like to hire a contractor, vs DIY, but aren’t they expensive? That’s a complaint that us contractors hear all too often, but lets look at a few details. Number one, a reliable contractor, needs to be licensed in the state that he is doing business, carry liability insurance and often times a bond. Continue reading
I wish I could say, that our trade is idiot free, or that the unscrupulous folks that prey upon the uninitiated or elderly don’t exist, but then again, I would be fibbing. Just like one of Clint Eastwood’s Spaghetti Westerns-The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, the later two pop up from time to time, and create havoc. Continue reading
One of the first things you need to determine when planning your project, is whether to hire a contractor, or DIY. Lets take a look at both options. Continue reading