Remodelers whose businesses are doing well are establishing strong, mutually supportive relationships with their trade contractors.
REMODELING asked remodelers around the country how long they keep their job records.
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Tips for tightening up your contracts to reduce your liability in the age of the EPA's Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting rule, courtesy of attorney Andrea Goldman.
Learn from your mistakes and update your contracts so that they reflect lessons learned from situations that cost you time, money, or customer goodwill.
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Contractors must register with the state under new Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act.
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An Angie’s List-type website provides a view from the other side and helps businesses avoid problem customers.
Varied colored pens for each staff member are an easy way to see who has read a document.
When embarking on a remodeling project, it helps to precisely define the homeowner's responsibilities. This form does just that.
An independent designer asks about his liability exposure, and a top design/build company provides strategies for minimizing risk.
Tips for helping remodelers avoid the hit when prices spike and shortages loom.