by Jody Costello | Feb 11, 2014 | Consumers Need To Know
This is an article I wrote 3 years ago at the height of our nations’ recession and is still a good reminder for homeowners’ today who are planning on remodeling this year. Renovating In a Recession: Why It Could Cost You More If You Don’t Include These 7...
by Jody Costello | Dec 3, 2013 | Consumers Need To Know
More and more people are turning to online reviews when choosing a product or service provider. After all, isn’t an internet review just an online version of good old reliable “word of mouth?” It turns out that it is not. Many companies are engaging...
by Jody Costello | Nov 13, 2013 | Home Remodeling Contractors, Remodeling Lessons Learned
For most homeowners who are planing to remodel, getting bids from contractors can be a daunting task. For one, deciphering the bids amongst the different contractors can be misleading if you’re not actually comparing apples to apples. Unless you have been...
by Jody Costello | Oct 24, 2013 | Renovation Risks and Realities
Including a final retainer clause provides you with additional protection. Retainer clauses allow you to retain an agreed upon amount for 2 weeks or up to 30 days after the project is complete. The retainer amount is typically 5% to 10% of the final draw amount or...
by Jody Costello | Sep 26, 2013 | Renovation Risks and Realities
That’s a question I’ve gotten a lot over the years and based on my prior experience in hiring contractors, I can only say yes. Then there are those homeowners who never conducted a background check on their contractor, did just the usual routine of...