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StartRemodeling.com 's HINTS, TIPS & TRICKS REMODELING TIPSHEET
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Edited by Jimmy McDonald - jimmy@startremodeling.com - Toll Free Contact Number - 888-336-6653
Published by StartRemodeling.com - http://www.StartRemodeling.com
May 02, 2006 Vol. 18, No. 62
Welcome to http://www.StartRemodeling.com 's Hints, Tips and Tricks Remodeling TipSheet.
In this issue you will find:
* HELLO FROM YOUR LOCAL HARD WORKING REMODELING GUY.
* BEFORE YOU HIRE A HOME CONTRACTOR.
* CABINET REFINISHING TIPS.
* TOXIC MOLD PROFESSIONALS - FREE ESTIMATES.
* PRE-SCREENED HOME IMPROVEMENT AND REMODELING CONTRACTORS .
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Hello,
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TAKE THE TOXIC BLACK MOLD ISSUE SERIOUSLY. We sure do. You can't enjoy the improvements to your home, that you spend hard earned money on, if your home is making you SICK!
All My BEST! Good Health and Happiness to ALL of you!
Jimmy McDonald
YOUR "Local Hard Working RemodelingGuy"
jimmy@startremodeling.com
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BEFORE YOU HIRE A HOME CONTRACTOR
CONTACT INFORMATION
It seems obvious, but make sure that you include in the contract the contractor's name, physical address, phone number, insurance company and account and license numbers. If there is a dispute, you need to know where the company is located (you can't serve a subpoena if you don't have a physical address - a post office box number won't do!), the company owner, the name of the insurance and bonding carriers and the way by which you can reach all involved parties.
SCOPE OF WORK
Require a complete description of the work to be done. This includes the overall scope of the work as well as individual aspects of the project; from foundation and framing to all finish work required. The type and quality of all materials should be spelled out, including manufacturers, brand name, quantity, weight, color, style, and size. Be sure allowances for fixtures, floor coverings, etc. are sufficient to provide you with the level of quality you require. In addition, indicate all equipment, such as scaffolding or cement mixers, which will be used over the course of the project. If you have architectural plans, include them in this section as well.
If you decide to change the scope of the work during the job by either adding or subtracting items, you should make sure there is a written change order, with project cost and timing changes signed off on by both the contactor and homeowner.
PROJECT SCHEDULE
Clearly define the project's start date, and .........................................
FOR THE REST OF THE ARTICLE, CLICK HERE >>> http://www.startremodeling.com/hiring_a_contractor.htm
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CABINET REFINISHING TIPS.
Are you tired of your Old Kitchen Cabinets, but can't afford to, or just don't want to replace them? This may be the solution for you. There is an easy, straightforward way to refinish your existing kitchen cabinets and have them looking like new while saving money at the same time.
If you follow these basic principles, your job should turn out beautifully and it should only take two or three days to complete the task.
1.Know as much about the surface's history as you can. Know what is already on there.
2. Anticipate problem areas (areas around handles and knobs) before application to minimize hassles while refinishing.
3. Properly prepare the surface.
4. Use high quallity coatings and follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
You don't have to stop at the kitchen, Integrity Coatings has systems to allow you to refinish your bathtubs, sinks, tile surrounds and more! Here are some Frequently Asked Questions that may help you decide if refinishing is for you.
What bathroom and kitchen surfaces can be refinished?
Our EP-Acrylic refinishing system works beautifully on: porcelain bathtubs, sinks, fiberglass shower enclosures, pedestal sinks, ceramic tile, Formica countertops, clawfoot tubs ..........................
FOR THE REST OF THE ARTICLE, CLICK HERE >>> http://www.startremodeling.com/cabinet_refinishing.htm
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Have a PRE-SCREENED TOXIC BLACK MOLD INSPECTOR OR REMEDIATOR provide a FREE Estimate to Eliminate Mold from your
Life. - Nationwide - http://www.startremodeling.com/inspector_map.htm
TAKE THE TOXIC BLACK MOLD ISSUE SERIOUSLY. We sure do. You can't enjoy the improvements to your home, that you
spend hard earned money on, if your home is making you SICK!
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** FOR ALL OF YOUR OTHER CONTRACTOR NEEDS, from Architects and Designers, to Roofers, Plumbers and Quality
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IT'S FREE and GUARANTEED. ServiceMagic is America's Largest and #1 Contractor Referral Site!
Over 40,000 Contractors NATIONWIDE!
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Send us your suggestions for hard to find articles, issues that concern you and any tips that you have to share with thousands
of other DIYers out there to Tips@StartRemodeling.com or you can share them with us today in our Remodelers Forum at http://www.startremodeling.com/cgi-bin/_ubbcgi/Ultimate.cgi?action=intro
Thank You All and have a GREAT DAY.
Jimmy McDonald - President
Contractor Services Division
jimmy@startremodeling.com
http://www.StartRemodeling.com
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Toll Free - 1-888-336-MOLD (6653)
At StartRemodeling.com, "We're Bettering your Life by Improving where you Live It!"
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#1553 - 05/19/06 05:26 AM
Re: StartRemodeling.com 's HINTS, TIPS & TRICKS REMODELING TIPSHEET
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RemodelingGuy
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Registered: 03/02/01
Posts: 914
Loc: Houston, Texas
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blank post - there were 666 post in this forum and I was jittery!
This will be 667!
YIKES! 
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Jimmy McDonald
http://www.StartRemodeling.com
Jimmy@StartRemodeling.com
http://www.ToxicMoldUSA.com
McMoldMan@ToxicMoldUSA.com
Jimmy McDonald ( RemodelingGuy) specifically assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information or process disclosed. The above further expressly advises that any use of or reliance upon the information and or opinion disclosed is at your risk .
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Jimmy McDonald http://www.StartRemodeling.comJimmy@StartRemodeling.com http://www.ToxicMoldUSA.comMcMoldMan@ToxicMoldUSA.com Jimmy McDonald ( RemodelingGuy) specifically assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information or process disclosed. The above further expressly advises that any use of or reliance upon the information and or opinion disclosed is at your risk .
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