Tips & Traps for Hiring a Contractor

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

INTRODUCTION

Chapter 1: Should You Be Your Own Contractor for Home Improvements?

Chapter 2: Hiring a General Contractor

Chapter 3: Plans and Specifications

Chapter 4: Putting Your Job Out for Bids

Chapter 5: Negotiating Your Best Deal

Chapter 6: Making Deposit and Installment Payments

Chapter 7: Putting It in Writing

Chapter 8: Keeping Your Contractor Honest

Chapter 9: Remodeling Rip-Offs

Chapter 10: Making the Commitment

Chapter 11: On-the-Spot Decisions

Chapter 12: The Punch-Out Process

INDEX