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Managing ConstructionMarch 05, 2013 | Tuesday"Satisfaction goes up when you have concrete expectations," says CA-based contractor Dan Fritschen. The unglamorous ...
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Managing ConstructionFebruary 25, 2013 | MondayIf you are thinking that this is the year to tackle a bigger renovation project that you’ve been postponing, you’re n...
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Managing ConstructionFebruary 18, 2013 | MondayLicenses, bonding, and insurance: Every contractor is required by law to have these essential documents in order, but...
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Managing ConstructionFebruary 11, 2013 | MondayIn the midst of the budget crisis in Washington, home energy tax credits were retained for the 2012 tax year. That me...
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Managing ConstructionJanuary 25, 2013 | FridayWhat could the grandeur of a Roman fountain and an end-of-days bomb shelter possibly have in common? Must be time for...
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Managing ConstructionJanuary 24, 2013 | ThursdayThis is a great time of year to create an annual home improvement plan. Listen to BOB VILA ON HOME IMPROVEMENT PLANNI...
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Managing ConstructionJanuary 23, 2013 | Wednesday[Ed: This post was updated with additional information from Redbeacon on 1/28/2013. ]Three-year-old startup Redbeacon...
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Managing ConstructionJanuary 16, 2013 | WednesdayThe start of each new year is a hopeful time. People vow to get to the gym more often or to finally quit smoking. But...
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Managing ConstructionJanuary 09, 2013 | WednesdayBob and developer Joe Fitzgerald discuss what to look for in a general contractor.
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Managing ConstructionDecember 28, 2012 | FridayIt may seem like an exercise, but mocking up your cabinetry or furniture building project can save you a lot of waste...
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Managing ConstructionNovember 19, 2012 | MondayExperts agree that the housing market has touched bottom in most markets. With values stabilizing, now is a good time...
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Managing ConstructionOctober 30, 2012 | TuesdayRemodeling projects and furniture moving can sometimes have not-so-welcome side effects. Here’s how to protect your b...
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Managing ConstructionAugust 27, 2012 | MondayIt's a home improvement project. What could go wrong?Better not to think about it. That's really a job for the agent ...
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Managing ConstructionAugust 16, 2012 | ThursdayTake the time to get estimates and check references before you hire a general contractor.
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Managing ConstructionJuly 23, 2012 | MondayIt's not a snap, but the Federal Housing Agency's 203k program enables homeowners to finance home improvements as par...
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