Deciding to renovate your home is a tough enough decision on its own but now that you’ve decided to do it, you need someone to do the work. It would be awful to put time and money into a renovation that was done wrong or badly. Today’s article gives nearly 20 tips on finding the right contractor. Here’s one, “Check licenses, complaints and litigation history. General contractors and most subcontractors should be licensed, although the procedure varies by state and municipality. Check the disciplinary boards, Better Business Bureau and local court records for problems. Ask the contractor for a copy of his license and copies of the licenses of the major subcontractors who will work on the job.” To read all of them, CLICK HERE.
Month: November 2014
Ways You Can Make Your Home An Energy-Saving Home
When it comes to energy-saving features for your home, today’s article has them all. From windows to toilets, there are several improvements you can make. Here’s one of them, “a lot of water flows through the bathroom and the cost of the water itself plus the expense of heating it adds up fast. Ask the seller if the bathrooms have low-flow toilets, faucets, and showerheads that meet federal WaterSense standards. Toilets use more water than anything else in the house, accounting for nearly 30 percent of an average home’s indoor water consumption. Older, inefficient toilets can use as much as 6 gallons per flush while WaterSense models use 1.28 gallons or less.” To see them all, CLICK HERE.
Tips For Buying A New Home
Thinking of buying a new house at the beginning of next year? Today’s article discusses how you can evade paying way too much for a new home. Here’s one tip, “Do not rush into buying a house. While this is your potential home, it is also likely the biggest purchase of your life and you cannot make it lightly. If you find yourself too connected to a property, you may actually be more willing to overpay. It’s important to remain unattached and consider all options before you make an offer.” To see all of the tips, CLICK HERE.
Debunking Five Mortgage Myths
Today’s article is telling you the truth when it comes to five mortgage myths. Here’s one, “A house is a great investment. It can be a good long-term investment, but nothing in real estate is guaranteed. Particularly if you plan to live in the home for several years, and you can’t afford to lose a lot of money, you need to think of your house as a house – not a financial tool designed to pad your investments or retirement.” To read more, CLICK HERE.
