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Acting As Your Own General Contractor When Building Your Dream Home
This article is intended for the DIY (Do It Yourself) home builder; however, it is very useful information for the new home buyer to understand what processes you can monitor even if you are not acting as the general contractor and hiring a general... (read more)

Working with Landscape Contractors
Having a beautiful and functional landscape is every homeowners dream. Hi, My name is John C Wilkes III and I have workied in the landscaping industry for over a decade... (read more)

Due Diligence 101 Or What You Do Not Know Can Kill You
Introduction: This article is written as a general discussion on the subject of “Due Diligence”... (read more)

The Surety Bond Domino Effect
I have written many articles about the hard surety bond market. To my surprise many want to know more details as to how we got to where we are at. Like all industries the surety bond industry is heavily influenced by the economy... (read more)

Catching Crooked Contractors
Few times in the life of a homeowner can be more challenging than when significant repairs are needed... (read more)

How to Start a Profitable Home Improvement Referral Service
Home improvement referral services are cropping up from New York to California. They are taking the time to do the legwork to find reputable and reliable contractors and these businesses are reaping profits from good work... (read more)

Hiring a Waterproofing Contractor
According to the National Association of Waterproofing and Structural Repair Contractors (NAWSRC), consumers can take several steps to ensure they find the right contractor for their job... (read more)

To Outsource or Not to Outsource
In these days of restricted head count and tight budgets, the question of whether to outsource or hire in-house staff is more critical than ever... (read more)

7 Ways to Avoid Marketing Collateral Damage
The marketing function in any business has a high expense profile. This is due in large part to the need for an array of marketing materials?nown in "marketing speak" as collaterals... (read more)

Independent Contractors
Many small companies are trying to empower their employees and alleviate some of the hardships of over regulations, taxation and paper work. Often these small businesses will attempt to make their employees Independent Contractors... (read more)

Deadlines Approaching For Filing 1099s For Independent Contractors
While the middle of January may seem a bit early to begin thinking about taxes, 1099-MISC filing deadlines are looming for businesses... (read more)

Building Your Own Home
Most people think building their own home involves vast knowledge of all aspects of the home building process. The impression of most people is they don? really know enough to build their own home... (read more)

How to Deal With Contractors
Not everyone is aware of how to deal with contractors. Imagine that your Home Improvement Loan has been granted. What do you do next? Do you rush out and find the first available contractor and offer them your cash? Not a good move... (read more)

How to Deal With Contractors (So You Wont Go Mad!)
BE PREPARED -- Building a house is lots of fun, but it? a huge time investment, too. There? a ton of paperwork and planning, so it? essential to establish a system to stay organized... (read more)

Consumer Guides: Finding A Quality Contractor and Power Washing Tips
Power washing is the application of high pressure water spray. Some of the most popular services include the cleaning of concrete patios, sidewalks, decks, house siding, entrance ways, and driveways... (read more)

Contractor Referral
"As a contractor with 16 years of experience and speaking on behalf of professional contractors. I want people to be aware of the warning signs that they may be dealing with the wrong contractor."Not every contractor is out to get you... (read more)

Should You Contract Your Remodeling Job Yourself?
My immediate answer would be, probably not. The long answer would be something like this:It depends on a number of factors... (read more)

10 Ways to Survive Building or Remodeling Your Home
1. Think of the project as a new diet. Who doesn’t want to lose at least five pounds? This is one way to do it... (read more)

Protecting Your Business With Non Disclosure Agreements
Every business should protect proprietary information when dealing with independent contractors, vendors and other businesses... (read more)

Replacement Windows and Double Glazing - Essential Buyers Tips
Welcome to my essential tips for replacemnent windows and double glazing buyers. Apart from the first tip (which I consider most important) the tips are not in any particular order. We hope they will assist you in coming to the correct buying decision... (read more)

Working with Landscape Contractors
Having a beautiful and functional landscape is every homeowners dream. Hi, My name is John C Wilkes III and I have worked in the landscaping industry for over a decade... (read more)

Management Team Section of Business Plans
Writing an award winning business plan is a great skill, but rather than winning any awards you need to get funded... (read more)

Home Repair Improvement Advice
Our homes are our precious possessions? to own a home for oneself is a goal many people aim for in life, even from childhood. After making a home for oneself and the family, it needs to be kept clean and well maintained... (read more)

Dont Lose Your Cool When Selecting An Air Conditioning Contractor
(NC)—The Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada advises consumers to follow these six considerations when hiring an air conditioning... (read more)

What to Know Before Signing a Home Improvement Contract
It is important to be a very careful consumer when it comes to home improvement contractors... (read more)