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Pros and Cons of a Maid Service

Pros, Cons and Costs: Maid Services

In today’s high-paced world, more and more homeowners are turning to maid services to help free up valuable time and keep their home looking neat. National chains like Merry Maids and the Maid Brigade make finding maid services easy to find for anyone who is looking for some house cleaning help, while thousands of smaller…

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Window repair

The Advantages of Hiring a Window Contractor

With so many homeowners focusing more of their remodeling dollars on increasing energy efficiency, it’s no surprise that replacement window companies are doing a lot of business. Since replacement window contractors are able to enhance your home’s efficiency as they improve its appearance and security, it’s easy to see why so many homeowners find that…

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Home improvement

Preventing Home Improvement Fraud

Table of Contents Introduction Beware: Seniors most at-risk Signs of fraud Questions to ask How to protect yourself Organizations that help References Introduction A home improvement project can be overwhelming, and hiring a contractor often helps to ease the tension. However, scammers sometimes appear and offer their services for what sounds like a good deal,…

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House blueprints

Hiring a Contractor

Finding a contractor you can trust is no small task. Here’s what you need to know to find the perfect pro for your project. While the size of your project will go a long way in determining how involved your search is, there are things to do and questions to ask when hiring a contractor….

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Free Labor for Your Home Projects

Some expenses of home improvement projects are inevitable. The cost of materials, for example, is unavoidable, even if you can find discounts here and there. The design of a particular installation can also be altered to affect the cost, but with it generally goes a good portion of its value. Most people look to DIY…

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