Avoid Remodeling Delays with Contractor Vetting Steps
Homeowners can curb delays by vetting contractors before work starts. Check BBB red flags and lawsuits on LexisNexis, obtain references via in‑progress projects, verify licenses and insurance, and demand a clear contract with staged payments. Plan a 20 to 25 percent budget cushion for unforeseen issues and order materials early to avoid holdups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Better Business Bureau
Red Flags
LexisNexis
David Merrick
Merrick Design and Build
Kensington
Maryland
Merrick
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Metro D.C
Rebecca Davila
Building Dreams
Hawthorne
California
Davila
Air-Drying Laundry Tips From BobVisa Composed Guide
Air-drying saves money and energy and freshens fabrics. The guide covers fabric-specific hanging methods for pants knits shirts and sheets and warns against direct sun on brights and darks. It advises on down items avoidance of sun and rain timing and proper folding and storage after drying with a 2 to 4 hour typical drying window on warm days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BobVisa.com
Nifty new Tower Feast Chiminea for warmth and cooking
Oakland Living presents a Mediterranean style Tower Feast Chiminea with 360 degree fire view, grill grate for cooking, 160-pound cast iron body, spark screens, high heat bronze finish, hinged door, 62 inches tall and 25 inches wide. Sells for $500 or less at Amazon, Walmart and Sears.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tim
Bigstock Images
Sears
Deena Bouknight
Amazon