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Insurers offer tips for filing claims and starting recovery from fires
Vallejo Times Herald As part of a standard homeowners insurance policy, insurers provide Additional Living Expenses coverage, so that, if a policyholder looses their home, they should keep their hotel and meal receipts because these costs are reimbursable, he said … |
The Desert Sun |
He builds million-dollar Coachella Valley homes. But contractors say they were never paid for their work.
The Desert Sun A high-profile Coachella Valley home builder is facing four separate lawsuits from subcontractors who say they were never paid for their work and are owed a total of $343,000. In the last two years, Michael … “I can speak with a high level of … |
The Register-Guard |
Showtime for home, garden wizardry
The Register-Guard Seminars include tips on how to select contractors, renovate an existing landscape, launch major remodels, build a custom home and make functional improvements to a smaller home. “Since fall is traditionally the slower season, it's a good time to … |
Gainesville Sun |
Dear Monty: 8 tips when selecting a house sitter
Gainesville Sun Remember to include responsibilities around the exterior and interior maintenance such as lawn care, snow removal, changing filters, floor care, and more, in the house rules. — List the contractors you use should a need arise outside ordinary wear and … |
Sun Sentinel |
Hurricane Irma: Tips for picking a contractor if you need home repairs
Sun Sentinel Homeowners hit by Hurricane Irma will be faced with the very unwelcome hassles and expense of repairing their properties. Everyone who remembers the sea of blue tarps that covered many South Florida roofs for months after Hurricane Wilma in 2005 … |
Chron.com |
Did Harvey damage your home? Tips for hiring a reputable contractor
Chron.com It didn't take long in many flooded Houston neighborhoods for the storm chasers to start rolling through with out-of-state license plates and business cards. They're counting on homeowners, exhausted from pulling out soaked carpeting and ripping out … |
Ladue News |
The Flip Side
Ladue News “When I needed a contractor to do work on my home, I used tips on hiring a contractor that I learned from the classes,” he says. “First, I vetted contractors by using the Rehabbers Club contractors list to get started. Secondly, I asked for references … |
KHOU |
11 tips for hiring a contractor after Harvey
KHOU Confirm building permits. Know what kinds of permits are required before beginning your repair project. Your contractor should be responsible for applying for and acquiring the correct ones. Here's more on what to do if your contractor doesn't pull … |
Dallas News (blog) |
Hispanic entrepreneurs in Dallas get tips and resources to navigate business world
Dallas News (blog) Guerrero was one of nearly 80 people who attended one of six business sessions last weekend inside various Lowe's home improvement stores across Dallas. The monthly sessions are hosted by the Regional Hispanic Contractors Association, which helps … |
liherald |
Sandy recovery education seminar provides tips for flood victims
liherald The officials — including Long Beach Building Commissioner Scott Kemins — offered frank advice on how to steer clear of construction and design contractor fraud, as well as how to avoid mistakes in the process of filing for, and using New York Rising … |