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Hiring A General Contractor Vs. Managing The Project Yourself
By Joseph Yaffe · 12 years ago
People often wonder whether or not it makes sense to hire a general contractor (GC) for their home remodeling or 203k project. It really depends on the nature of your project, your construction knowledge and ...
Part 3: Planning for Project Discoveries
By Joey Yaffe · 12 years ago
In the last post of this series, we talked about Setting Realistic Expectations for Your Home Remodeling Project. Today, we're going to discuss discovery items. These are the issues that are often unknown before a ...
Part 2: Setting Realistic Expectations For Your Home Remodeling Project
By Joey Yaffe · 12 years ago
In the first post of this series, we explored the Top Ten Problems Homeowners Face in Remodeling Projects. But, a list of problems is not very helpful without some solutions, so we'll start tackling those ...
The Truth About Your Remodeling Project: 203Ks, Home Additions, Finished Basements and Whole-House Renovation Jobs
By Joey Yaffe · 12 years ago
Part 1: The Top 10 Problems Homeowners Experience Undertaking a remodeling project -- especially a large one -- can be overwhelming. For most people, it's a new experience, it's one of the biggest purchases they'll ...