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"Do It Yourself" Compared to Hiring a Pro: If you are intent on doing it yourself, I recommend buying an instructional book or perhaps a videotape from a home improvement or online construction book store...

Architects and Design Styles: Generally speaking, architects specialize in certain kinds of architecture, all with unique features and different functions. Some specialize in remodeling and additions, others in new construction...

Architects and Designers: If your project is fairly complex you should consider hiring an architect and/or designer. These professionals have the skills...

Avoiding Fraudulent Contractors: When selecting a home professional, using a few guidelines can help protect you from fraudulent contractors...

Avoiding Home Repair Ripoffs: Mention home repair rip-offs, and everyone has a story...

Check References for Contractors: I was told to always check references when looking at contractors to do home improvements...

Checklist: Preventing Builder Fraud: When selecting a home professional, using a few guidelines can help protect you...

Checklist: Questions for Your Architect: An architect is trained to create designs that are structurally sound, functional, and aesthetically pleasing...

Checklist: Questions to Ask Your 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...

Choosing a General Contractor: Choosing the right general contractor is an important process and these steps can help you make the right choice...

Choosing a Maid Service: Maid services, staffed by trained professional cleaners, are available in a wide variety of options...

Contractor Payment Problems: Include payment terms in the written contract. Create a payment schedule upon which you and your contractor can agree...

Designing a Building With a Structural Engineer: Structural engineers specialize in the design of buildings, including housing...

Drafting Specialties: Drafting work has many specialties, each with its own set of knowledge and skills applying to different fields...

Find a Construction Manager: Whether they want to choose special features, hire certain subcontractors or even do some of the work themselves, owners may prefer to hire a construction manager...

Find a Home Inspector: You won't need a home inspector often, but when you do-before purchasing a home, for instance, or applying for refinancing-you'll be glad to have an experienced professional who can ask all the right questions...

Find a Surveyor: Hiring a surveyor is not a common experience. In fact, most people may only need this professional's services once in a lifetime...

Find an Interior Decorator or Designer: The type of project you're planning will affect the hiring of an interior designer or decorator. Designers have different specialties...

Find and Hire an Architect: The key to hiring an architect is to make sure you choose one experienced with remodeling...

Find Someone to Repair Your Furnace: I have a furnace that is 30 years old. I called a company to have the ducts and furnace cleaned...

Finding a Builder in England: ...two ways to handle remodeling projects. You can start with an architect or building designer to draw your plans, including detailed specifications about the materials to be used, and then give the plans to about three building contractor...

Finding a Contract for a General Contractor: Is there any way I can receive a blank general contractor contract?

Finding a Good Draftsperson: At some point many homeowners want a home designed just the way they want it, not some house from a cookie cutter builder...

Finding a Heating and Air Conditioning Expert: At some point, hiring a knowledgeable professional who will warranty his/her work is the most efficient, economical, sensible choice...

Finding a Welder: Welding is the process used to join, repair or fabricate metal pieces and products. Many welding projects are commercial...

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