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A Guide to Contractor Jargon
By Laura Foster-Bobroff | Post date: 02.02.2012
Sit down with a group of building industry professionals, and in short order you’ll start to hear “shop talk” that makes you snicker or has your eyes glazing over. Here’s a short list of jargon used by general contractors. Throw a few of these terms around and you can fool anyone into thinking you’re savvier than the average Joe when it comes...
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Warning Signs of a Substandard Contractor
By Laura Foster-Bobroff | Post date: 07.27.2011
It seems easy enough to find a contractor, right? You make a few phone...
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Hiring Electricians: What's Normal, and What's Not
By Philip Schmidt | Post date: 04.21.2011
Homeowners seem to have a lot of questions about electrical work. This...
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6 Electrical Repairs You Should Never Do Yourself
By Philip Schmidt | Post date: 02.06.2011
Electrical shock is very serious. It can make your entire skeleton glow...
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Expensive Electrical Safety Violations
By Steve Graham | Post date: 11.18.2010
The National Electrical Code is not just an encyclopedic list of suggestions...
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How to Judge an Electrician's Work Quality
By Philip Schmidt | Post date: 05.25.2010
Unlike the highly visible and familiar work of a trim carpenter or house...
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Costs of Installing Recessed Light Fixtures
By Philip Schmidt | Post date: 05.06.2010
The cost of adding recessed light fixtures depends on several factors,...
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10 Questions to Ask an Electrician Before Hiring
By Philip Schmidt | Post date: 03.18.2010
Finding the right electrician can be as much a matter of safety as getting...
