by Jody Costello | Nov 1, 2010 | Home Remodeling Contractors |
First of all, the number one confession homeowner ‘s reveal when burned by a contractor is that they “trusted” them right off the bat. They did not do any research, did not check their license, (if required in their state) or check for any history of...
by Jody Costello | Mar 2, 2010 | Consumers Need To Know, Home Improvement Articles, Home Remodeling Contractors, Remodeling Lessons Learned, Renovation Risks and Realities
Knowing this before you choose a general contractor and sign on the dotted line could very well keep you from having a home remodeling nightmare and horror story to share with family and friends. Ever wonder why everyone you talk to knows someone who has had a home...
by Jody Costello | Jun 16, 2009 | Home Remodeling Contractors |
OK – so it’s been nearly a year since I’ve blogged on the Remodeling Lessons Learned blog but it’s been in the interest of creating a new feature for the ContractorsFromHell.com site. True too, construction has been hit hard in the slowing...
by Jody Costello | Feb 10, 2009 | Home Remodeling Contractors
Mechanics’ Lien, Preliminary Lien Notices, 20 day Notices…What does it all mean and why should you care? Well for one, it’s all the more to make YOU the homeowner responsible for an unscrupulous contractors’ lack of ethics, negligence and...
by Jody Costello | May 7, 2008 | Home Remodeling Contractors
Got an email regarding mechanics liens and unfortunately the email they provided me to respond was incorrect so I’ll answer it here. But first the question:As part of my kitchen remodel project, I purchased maple kitchen cabinets from a kitchen & appliance...
by Jody Costello | Jul 11, 2007 | Home Remodeling Contractors
Who knew remodeling your home could become a horrifying and eye-opening experience about unscrupulous individuals with a license to destroy your plans and a government that allows it to happen with little oversight?!!With so many emails from homeowners sharing their...