Budgeting & Contracting | HouseLogic https://www.houselogic.com/remodel/budgeting-contracting/ Wed, 30 Aug 2023 20:33:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 https://www.houselogic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/cropped-hl-site-icon.png?w=32 Budgeting & Contracting | HouseLogic https://www.houselogic.com/remodel/budgeting-contracting/ 32 32 155326778 The Best Time of Year to Buy Things for Your Home https://www.houselogic.com/remodel/budgeting-contracting/best-time-of-year-to-buy-things-for-your-home/ Wed, 28 Nov 2018 03:52:28 +0000 https://www.houselogic.com/2018/11/27/best-time-of-year-to-buy-things-for-your-home/ When to look for sales on mattresses, appliances, tools, furnishings, and materials.

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]]> 64226 Are You a Cheap vs. Frugal Homeowner? How to Tell the Difference https://www.houselogic.com/remodel/budgeting-contracting/cheap-vs-frugal/ Wed, 08 Feb 2017 22:46:49 +0000 https://www.houselogic.com/2017/02/08/cheap-vs-frugal/ Sometimes trying to save will actually cost you more. Here's when that happens.

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]]> 65433 8 Popular Tips That Cost Homeowners More in the Long Run https://www.houselogic.com/remodel/budgeting-contracting/how-to-save-money-around-the-house/ Wed, 08 Feb 2017 22:45:26 +0000 https://www.houselogic.com/2017/02/08/how-to-save-money-around-the-house/ Like using lemons in your disposal (don't do it!).

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]]> 65440 5 ‘Oh, Wow!’ Insights from Homeowners Who Took the Lowest Bid https://www.houselogic.com/remodel/budgeting-contracting/contractor-bids/ Wed, 08 Feb 2017 21:31:18 +0000 https://www.houselogic.com/2017/02/08/contractor-bids/ It's about building trust — and making sure you compare bids properly.

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]]> 65454 12 Hidden Renovation Costs That Can Sink Your Budget https://www.houselogic.com/remodel/budgeting-contracting/renovation-costs/ Wed, 04 Jan 2017 19:21:39 +0000 https://www.houselogic.com/2017/01/04/renovation-costs/ More dinners out, pet care, dumpster fees ... these are just a few things that get forgotten.

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]]> 65461 6 Ways to Find a Contractor to Answer Your Call https://www.houselogic.com/remodel/budgeting-contracting/hiring-a-contractor/ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 00:16:08 +0000 https://www.houselogic.com/2016/08/23/hiring-a-contractor/ Sending a picture may motivate them.

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]]> 65617 How Do I Know If I Can Trust a Contractor? https://www.houselogic.com/remodel/budgeting-contracting/how-to-hire-a-contractor/ Tue, 28 Oct 2014 19:15:22 +0000 https://www.houselogic.com/2014/10/28/how-to-hire-a-contractor/ Finding, hiring, and working with a contractor can be like marrying a mail-order spouse. How do you guarantee a happy ever after? We answer your most pressing concerns.

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]]> 66358 Can Your Contractor Sue You for a Negative Review? https://www.houselogic.com/remodel/budgeting-contracting/write-a-review-on-a-business-you-might-get-sued/ Sat, 26 Apr 2014 00:20:33 +0000 https://www.houselogic.com/2014/04/25/write-a-review-on-a-business-you-might-get-sued/ In our litigious society, trashing your contractor's shoddy workmanship could land you in court. Here's how to offer criticism and avoid expensive legal hassles.

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]]> 66516 5 Secrets Your Contractor Doesn’t Want You to Know https://www.houselogic.com/remodel/budgeting-contracting/general-contractor-secrets/ Tue, 06 Aug 2013 19:26:09 +0000 https://www.houselogic.com/2013/08/06/general-contractor-secrets/ How to protect your bottom line.

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]]> 67098 What Your Remodeling Contract Should Say https://www.houselogic.com/remodel/budgeting-contracting/what-remodeling-contract-should-say/ Fri, 11 Mar 2011 23:52:31 +0000 https://www.houselogic.com/2011/03/11/what-remodeling-contract-should-say/ You can adjust a remodeling contract before you sign, so review it carefully to make sure it contains payments, work schedules, and correct project specs.

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