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Nobody wants it, but everybody has it. And when you renovate your home or upgrade your appliances, you’ll have a lot. That’s one reason why garbage removal is one of the hottest industries today. But with all the listings out there, how do you choose the right service for your needs? Here are some questions…

Construction site problems are inevitable. No matter how good your renovation contractors are, a long and/or involved remodeling project is bound to have a few delays due to material availability, budget constraints and Mother Nature. Since construction site problems are going to be a part of any major remodeling project, it is important to understand…

Working with bathroom contractors is one of the most integral parts of getting the most for your remodeling dollar. Though the bathroom renovation process is not solely based on how well you deal with your contractor, the relationship between you and the company you hire is a significant one, and the better it is, the…

Photo: RgStudio / E+ / Getty Images Maintaining your home can feel like a full-time job. As chores change on a monthly and seasonal basis, it’s hard to remember everything that needs to be done. Keeping a regular home maintenance checklist and schedule will ensure that your house is in order year-round. Spending time each…

During home renovations, jobsite supervision is often a real sore spot with homeowners. Of course, you want the project to go as smoothly as possible, and maintaining continuous jobsite supervision is one way to ensure that things are going as you planned. Unfortunately, most homeowners are not able to supervise jobs themselves and many construction…

When they arrive at making that final project payment, a homeowner’s greatest fear is that they will never see their contractor again. To assist with this inevitable separation, I recommend a final inspection. For a major renovation, the final inspection signifies substantial completion and means the homeowner may occupy the renovated areas. Substantial completion denotes…

If you’ve ever talked to a pushy window salesman, you know some areas of the home improvement industry are more competitive than others. While many projects involve the aggravating process of sifting through half a dozen companies, other projects can be equally annoying for their difficulty in finding any contractor at all. Sometimes, you’re just…

“Remodeling”: For many, the word evokes thoughts of soaring entryways, magazine-cover kitchens, and half-acre bathrooms. Unfortunately, it also brings to mind a sense of invasion, dread, and chaos. As our homes age, it makes more and more sense to bring things up-to-date by remodeling. It’s more cost-effective than moving and is usually far less disruptive….

Do You Need a Landscaper? Whether you want to transform your property or simply make sure it stays in good shape, you can benefit from working with a landscaper. To make sure you find the right professional for the job, this guide will help you prepare, research, and hire landscaping contractors. It will also provide…

Technology is changing so rapidly these days, and it looks like real-life robot butlers, home aides, and trash-munching bots are just around the corner, if not already here! How will we deal with these new electronic helpers and avoid them turning into our new robot overlords?! Well, luckily, decades of movies, TV shows, and video…