Here is a home inspection checklist that should allow you to spot potential problems before you hire a professional home inspector. If you spot a problem that is described below, you may choose to ask some probing questions of the Realtor or the home owner. If the answers you receive don't sound right, you may choose not to make an offer on the house.
Not every home inspector has the qualifications to perform a thorough home inspection. When inviting home inspectors into your house, make sure they are a seasoned professional. A certified home inspector is a member of a reputable organization, like the following three listed certification associations.
Cabin kits and cabin plans are available to make your cabin dream come true. Small cabin plans should make room for ample storage, wet clothes, recreational gear and furniture to start. Sources for cabin kits and plans are listed here.
Books about cabins and cottages will provide you a wealth of ideas for your special cabin retreat. Cabin plans and cottage plans and resources are offered, along with ideas and photos that are sure to inspire.
Cabins and cottages are popular and dreams come true for a peaceful get-a-way. Cabin plans and cottage plans are discussed here with advisories for issues of comfort and security.
Contractor interview questions are important to finding a pro for your job. Here are 20 questions to ask a contractor to help you know what you might expect from the professional you choose.
Construction contracts can be very complex or they can be simple. The best ones I have seen contain easy to understand language and are written as a person talks. The sentences are short, concise and clear. You know exactly what is going to happen. You can get into trouble with contracts if they become long, complicated and wordy. In fact, some contracts are so goofed up that they actually contain conflicting statements!
Deposit clauses, insurance warranties and escrow? You'll have to know the following terms and more in order to write construction contracts. Here is a list of 15 helpful clauses to know before you sign a construction contract.
One of my editors asked me to write this particular column. We were together with several other people in the press lounge at the National Association of Home Builders Show in Dallas, Texas. One of the people in the group needed to hire a contractor and asked me exactly how to spot a pro. Once I finished answering the question, the editor said that she wanted me to write a column about the same subject.
There are many, many different trade magazines. Virtually each aspect of building and remodeling has its own. For example, there are ones that cover just concrete, brick, heating and cooling, roofing, tile, etc. There simply are not enough hours in the day to read all of them!
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