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Hiring a Pro

Learn how to work with home contractors and other housing professionals with Bob Vila, including information advising how to find a contractor, negotiate contracts, hire movers, and more.

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Choosing a General Contractor
Choosing a General Contractor
Bob and Joe cover the best ways to choose a general contractor. Joe feels the number one way is by referrals. Start with your ...
Discussing a Controlled Demolition in a High-Rise
Discussing a Controlled Demolition in a High-Rise
Project Supervisor Dave Southard of DS Woodworks explains to Bob how a high-rise demolition differs from a single-family home ...
Discussing Swimming Pool Design
Discussing Swimming Pool Design
Bob discusses the swimming pool with the architect.
Discussing the Role of the General Contractor
Discussing the Role of the General Contractor
Bob meets general contractor Tim Berky who is nearly finished with the Rowley Victorian remodel. Bob talks with Berky about ...
Home Addition and Construction Timeline
Home Addition and Construction Timeline
Bob stands in the small downstairs addition of the Wayland home, explaining how in one week the grounds have changed from ...
Installing a Stacked Energy-Efficient Washer-Dryer
Installing a Stacked Energy-Efficient Washer-Dryer
Bob helps install a stacked energy efficient washer-dryer unit with Barry Driscol and Bob Ryley. The water lines are attached ...
Landscape Design
Landscape Design
Bob talks with landscape architect Clara Bachelor about the condition of the yard and the final landscape design.
Retrospective of 11 Historic Restoration Projects in the Elmwood Neighborhood
Retrospective of 11 Historic Restoration Projects in the Elmwood Neighborhood
Bob recaps the entire Elmwood project. It was a community effort on may of the houses and great pains were made to adhere to ...
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