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2005-10-19T06:26:00.000-07:00

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2005-10-19T06:25:00.000-07:00

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2005-10-13T22:40:00.000-07:00

Work Contract

A Work Contract starts with you, customer, being cautious and defining all the criteria clearly before both sides sign it.
Make changes to a project in writing, inspect the work regularly and pay directly and promptly the Work Contract.

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Be cautious about upfront payments for more than 15% of the contract price.
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Choosing a Builder - Part 2

2005-04-11T13:52:00.000-07:00

Choosing a Builder - Part 2

The Checklist

Gather names. Drive around your city or town looking for a sign in front of new homes that lists the builder's name, or go to your county assessor's office to determine who built a recently-finished house you like. Watch the real estate section of your local newspaper for names that come up again and again in a positive light. Try to make... more

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Choosing a Builder

2005-04-11T13:26:00.000-07:00

Choosing a Builder

Consider all the aspects of choosing a builder for your new home or addition.

Beyond the Best Bid

When Sherri and Jerry Johnson built their first home several years ago, they didn't worry much about choosing a builder. They had saved for years, and knew what they wanted down to the last nail. They figured their knowledge and enthusiasm would be easy for any builder to understand.

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Walk Through the Building Process - Part 3

2005-04-11T12:59:00.000-07:00

Walk Through the Building Process - Part 3

The Construction Contract

After you have chosen your builder and agreed on a price, it's time to get it all down in writing and have a lawyer review the document. A good contract spells out, in detail, each part of the job. This includes dates for starting and completion, building specifications, and materials lists. You'll also specify a payment schedule. Your contract should specify the brands, sizes, and finishes of products used in the house, with prior agreement about acceptable substitute materials. It should also ensure that the builder is responsible for meeting... more

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Walk Through the Building Process - Part 2

2005-04-11T12:21:00.000-07:00

Walk Through the Building Process - Part 2

Picking a Plan

Stock blueprints can save you weeks or months of preparation and save thousands of dollars over hiring an architect or designer to design a home from scratch. But purchasing a set of plans is only the beginning of your preconstruction process. Once the plans arrive, take them to your local government building department to make sure they meet local codes. If you want to make minor changes to the design, such as moving the location of nonstructural interior walls or adding bump-outs on exterior walls, your builder should be able to help you. More involved changes, however, may... more

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Finding the Help You Need - Part 2

2005-04-11T11:53:00.000-07:00

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Six-Point Hiring Test

The phone book is full of design and construction firms. The trick is finding the ones that fit your project -- and you as client. Zero in on professionals who pass this six-point test:

- They are experienced in remodeling the rooms in your plan. How long have they been in business? How long have they... more

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Finding the Help You Need

2005-04-11T11:15:00.000-07:00

Finding the Help You Need

From the magazine, Kitchen Planning Guide A renovation is only as good as the professionals who do the work. Here's how to assemble the right team for your job.

Who's Who

Your first step is to decide which trades belong on your remodeling team. Complex jobs -- those that involve more than one room or that entail moving walls or building new space -- may benefit from the participation of several professionals. You'll certainly want to consider an architect-contractor duo or a design-build company for a big job. You might also bring in a kitchen or bath... more

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FINDING THE RIGHT CONTRACTOR - Part 3

2005-04-09T13:03:00.000-07:00

Finding the Right Contractor - Part 3

Contract Basics

Although remodeling contracts vary widely, there are certain terms you need to know, and elements that must be included, before you sign on the dotted line.

Project description: The contract should include a detailed list of what the contractor will and will not do, specifying exactly what the project will entail.

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FINDING THE RIGHT CONTRACTOR - Part 2

2005-04-09T12:28:00.000-07:00

Finding the Right Contractor - Part 2

Interview the Finalists
Arrange to meet with your top contenders. The first meeting should be a lengthy question-and-answer session. After all, the contractor is your link to what's happening during the remodeling process. Finding someone whose work and communication styles are in line with yours helps ensure your project follows a smooth course. Ask questions... more

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FINDING THE RIGHT CONTRACTOR

2005-04-09T11:50:00.000-07:00

Finding the Right Contractor

Hiring a professional to help create your dream can be scary -- but it needn't be, if you follow your instincts and this advice.

Get Referrals

Your best means of finding the right contractor is to ask relatives, friends, neighbors, and coworkers. Most people love to talk about their remodeling experiences, so gathering information on potential remodelers shouldn't be difficult.

Here are some questions to ask people who have remodeled:

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How To Build A Waterfall

2005-04-06T05:11:00.000-07:00

How To Build A Waterfall

The number one, most asked question that I receive about water features is "How do I build a waterfall?"

The first advice I give is to visit natural waterfalls or at least look at photos. Don't try to memorize just how they look...just get a general idea how the water flows around and over the rocks.

The design of your falls will depend on topography, pump and pipe size, length of water flow from pump to falls, pond size and possibly other site-specific factors. If your pond is just 4' x 6', you certainly don't want a large, three foot wide falls - keep the elements of your water feature in scale.

One of the most common mistakes results from the desire for a tall waterfall at a level building site...large amounts of soil are imported to build the falls up to a three or four foot height. Yes, you will achieve a dramatic waterfall, but the total effect will look more like an ... more

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Walk Through the Building Process

2005-03-07T09:21:00.000-08:00

While actual construction normally takes six months or less, the ideal home can be years in the making.

Setting a Budget

The key to developing a realistic building budget is to give yourself enough time to research home plans, make product selections, and find out what additional costs apply to your area. Before number-crunching begins, you must have a clear mental picture of your dream home. There are plenty of places to get ideas, including magazines and "parades of homes." Whether you're going to build from a stock plan or design a custom home, studying plans is a good way to determine how much square footage you need and what kind of house will fit on your lot.

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BUILDING A DECK - Part 3

2005-02-15T12:50:00.000-08:00

Building a Deck - Part 3

2x6 rim joists were attached to the ends of the beams. Angle brackets were installed to provide additional support for the corner joints.

Approximate time: 1-11/2 hours.

Inner 2x6 joists were attached to the beam faces with joist hangers.

Approximate time: 3-5 hours.
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BUILDING A DECK - Part 2

2005-02-15T12:40:00.000-08:00

Building a Deck - Part 2

Six 60-pound bags of ready-mix concrete were mixed in a wheelbarrow. Post anchors for 4x4 posts were attached to the footings after the concrete cured for 48 hours. The anchors were aligned with a long straight board. Diagonal measurements were checked to square the anchor positions.

Approximate time (not including curing time): 3-4 hours.
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HOW WILL YOUR BUILDER BUILD? - Part 3

2005-02-15T12:12:00.000-08:00

How Will Your Builder Build? - Part 3

Builder Quality Checklist 2

Finished Homes
- There should be no gaps where different exterior materials meet -- between brick and lap siding, for example. Siding panels should be securely fastened through the nail flanges, not nailed through the face of the panel. The inclusion of a frieze board between the top edge of the exterior siding and the soffit shows attention to... more

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HOW WILL YOUR BUILDER BUILD? - Part 2

2005-02-15T11:47:00.000-08:00

How Will Your Builder Build? - Part 2

Builder Quality Checklist

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As a homeowner, when making job site visits, come prepared with a flashlight, paper and pencil, 25-foot measuring tape, screwdriver (with interchangeable bits for checking behind outlets), impact-resistant bubble level or laser level, binoculars for checking roof shingle installations, and an electronic measuring... more

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How Will Your Builder Build?

2005-02-07T05:07:00.000-08:00

How Will Your Builder Build?

You don't have to be a construction expert to check a builder's work, but you do need to know what signs to look for.

Who is Your Builder?
Checking a builder's credit history, references, and credentials provides some reassurance that your money is in capable hands, but the work itself speaks volumes about the level of quality you can expect.

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Building a Deck

2005-01-30T06:01:00.000-08:00

Building a Deck

Decks are a perfect area for outdoor entertaining and outdoor relaxing. The style of deck you choose to build determines how you use your deck, as well as how you build it. Although similar in appearance, different decks can require different ... more

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