Hiring a Professional

Questions to Ask Before Hiring

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Find out what questions to ask before hiring a contractor for your remodel.

Ask Laurie Hiring Contractors

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Laurie March believes that there is homework that needs to be done before picking up the phone to contact a contractor. She reveals seven things to know before hiring help.

Landscape Designers

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Tips for finding and hiring a professional landscape designer.

Hiring the Right Contractor

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Gen needs to hire the right contractor to combine two apartments into one.

Avoid Remodeling Problems

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Avoid disasters in remodeling projects by hiring a good contractor.

Tips on Hiring a Contractor

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Laurie has tips for hiring the right contractor for a remodeling project.

Hiring a Pro for Your Living Room

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Know who to hire and how to check their references when hiring for your next living room renovation.

Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Pro for Your Living Room Remodel

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Ask smart questions to find the right professional for your job.

Hiring for a Home Control Project

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From electricians to media designers, learn who to hire and what questions to ask.

Why You Should Hire a Realtor

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Here's the scoop on all the work (much of it done behind the scenes) that a realtor does for buyers and sellers. Here we meet Bob and Wendy, self-described "house-a-holics" and their realtor, Sam, who finds them the perfect house.

Hiring Home Theater Contractors

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Get expert tips on hiring the right professional to install your home theater.

Tips: Remodeling With Friends

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Expert tips for remodeling with contractors who are also friends or family.

Why Hire an Inspector?

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Save a ton of cash and speed up your sale by hiring your own inspector before you put your home on the market. An inspector working for you can point out the issues before you get to that critical hour. By knowing in advance any problems, you have the time and luxury to get it fixed on your own terms and for less.

Know When to Hire an Expert

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Which remodeling projects can you do yourself? Which should you hire out?

Lining Up Your Project Team

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Know which tradespeople and contractors you need to complete the addition to your home

Kitchen Cabinet Designers

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Learn what to look for in a kitchen cabinet designer, and find tips on determining the best designer for you.

Hiring a Deck Builder

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Get tips on hiring a deck builder, from researching local contractors to pre-planning for your deck project.

Hiring a Decking Professional

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Get tips for choosing professionals and hiring deck designers for your decking project.