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CHOOSING A VINYL REPLACEMENT WINDOW CONTRACTOR Whenever i write an article, it s usually tailored to the do it yourself homeowner to help them save some money on the high cost of labor these days. This article is for the not so handy homeowner who wants to have new vinyl windows installed in their home. So, where do you begin? Well, the first step is to get estimates. You should always get 3 estimates. Keep in mind that the price you are quoted doesn t necessarily reflect the quality of the product. For example, I used to wear the hat of Owner, Salesman, and Installer. So, when I would give an estimate, my only markup would be to pay my ..
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Ken SnowieYou Don't Always Need A Contractor For Diy Home Improvements
Ten Tips For Hiring A ContractorA very smart attorney I know paid $7,000 for a roof repair, only to have the roof leak the next time it rained. The contractor stalled, made excuses, but never did a thing about it. Anyone can have these kinds of problems when having repairs or improvements done, but to make it less likely, avoid the folowing mistakes when hiring a contractor. 1. Not knowing what you want. If you don t know what you want, you might not like what you get. Also, if you change your mind and change the job halfway through, the contract - and price - have changed (Hint: it won t get cheaper). Know clearly what you ..