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Kitchen Remodeling Tips

Understanding the Value of Your Home

Asphalt Driveways . . . Resurface or Repave?

Summer is the Best Time to . . . Weatherproof your Home

Understanding Your Payment Options

Mold, Moisture and Your Home

Drain that Water Heater

Adam's Roofing Checklist

Tankless = Endless Hot Water, Low Energy Use

How to Choose A Roofing Contractor

More Power To You

More "Cool" for Less Cost

Preparing for Construction Season at Home

Keeping Water Where It Belongs

Remodeling Survival Guide

Anybody can paint... Right?

Summer Maintenance Checklist

Adam's Fall Maintenance Checklist

Composite Decking = Summertime Fun

Energy Saving Tips For Winter

The Heat Is On!

What's Taking So Long?

Determining Critical Snow Build Up

Clothes Dryer Venting Safety

Bed Bugs

The importance of air conditioning system maintenance

The Amazing Benefits of A Home Skylight

Why not consider a new deck to get out on!?

Caulking keeps dirt, air, water, and bugs out!

The Kitchen is not Just Another Room

How to Turn a House into a Home

Seven Steps to a Healthy Home

Insulating Your Home

Seling Your Home

Start Thinking about Winterizing Your Home

Hire It Done Timeless Tip

Make Sure Your Gutters are in Good Condition

CARBON MONOXIDE

Blown-In Pros and Cons

Yep, It's Time To Start Winterizing Your Home

Fall Is The Best Time To Weatherstrip Your Doors!

Ten Fall Home Improvement Projects

Go Basement Dampness

Put a Lid on Heating Costs

Home Insulation

Icicles

Top Five Improvements

Air Ducts

Programmable Thermostats 101

Winter Vacation

Snow & Ice

Signs of A Good Contractor

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It’s not always easy to find a good contractor and may actually take you some time and a fair amount of effort. Part of the problem is bad contractors often look and sound like good contractors at the start of a job but reveal their true nature once the work is underway. So you can tell if he you’re dealing with a potentially bad contractor or a have really found a good one, here’s some tell tale signs of both types of contractors.

Bad contractors are usually very likeable and promise you lots of good things at very reasonable prices. Unfortunately, they can’t usually follow through on their promises and may not be around to actually finish the job at all. 

Good contractors display a totally different set of characteristics than bad contractors. You can usually tell you’ve got a good contractor when your contractor.

  1. Is willing to show you proof of his insurance, license and provide references to the quality of his work.
  2. Wants to work with a contract that clearly defines his responsibilities as well as the homeowner’s.
  3. Understands the importance and necessity of permits and building inspections to verify the work has been done according to industry standards and local building codes.
  4. Doesn’t look for you to pay for a job upfront and requires only a small deposit to begin work.
  5. Uses quality materials as called for in the contract and doesn’t try to substitute lower quality goods.
  6. Shows up at the job site and supervises his workers and sub contractors.
  7. Treats your home and property with respect.
  8. Welcomes questions from the homeowner and/or designer.
  9. Finishes the job on time or very close to the schedule.