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Browse all Working with a Professional articles to find useful home remodeling information. Whether you transform your home yourself or hire a professional, you will find informative remodel articles to help you complete your project.
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How to Stay Out of Court
The experience of building—or remodeling your dream home—should be a pleasant and exciting. And by keeping these suggestions in mind before and...
Mar 2008 HomeSavvi Team
Advice from an Expert: How to Work Efficiently with a Contractor
A successful project begins with the initial consultation... when the customer and the builder meet to discuss ideas, options and the budget. It is...
Aug 2007 Bill Rauser
Why Houses Work - or Don't
This article explains the inner workings of a house, highlighting the important interdependencies of systems in regards to energy efficiency.With...
Aug 2009 HomeSavvi Team
Advice from an Expert: Acting As Your Own General Contractor Is Risky
At the Home Owners Club (HOC), we help our members find qualified contractors for a wide variety of home-improvement projects. Typically, when our...
Oct 2007 MattM
Advice From an Expert: Is a Custom Home for You?
Contrary to popular belief, building a custom home is not something reserved for the rich or famous. With proper planning and a well-selected team,...
Oct 2007 Bill Rauser
Aging in Place: How to Make your Elderly Parents’ Home Safe for Life
If you got a call tomorrow that your father had broken his hip and needed surgery, followed by weeks in a wheel chair and then the assistance of a...
Mar 2008 HomeSavvi Team
Award Winning Contractors – Right in Your Neighborhood!
Most homeowners don't realize how many award winning contractors exist right in their neighborhoods. Yet, every year for the past 22 years, the...
Jun 2008 HomeSavvi Team
Renovate vs. Selling in a Buyer’s Market
If you first thought about selling but now think renovating or adding on may be the way to go, make sure to do your homework before you sign a...
Aug 2007 Bill Rauser