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Carl Junction contractor banned from doing business in Kansas
KOAM-TV Courts ban a group of paving contractors from doing business in Kansas, including a Carl Junction, Missouri business. Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt says the businesses banned from doing business in Kansas are also ordered to repay six Kansas … |
Popular Mechanics |
Your Deck-Project MVP: String
Popular Mechanics Like when they wanted a pool at his house and he got the extortionate bids from contractors, he just said, "Never mind, I can build a pool." And then he did, with a 10-person spa and flagstone surround of such magnificence that random people now stop … |
PW-Philadelphia Weekly |
Tips for making improvements and home repairs
PW-Philadelphia Weekly Here are the tips: – Get recommendations and references. Talk to friends, family and others who have used contractor services for similar work. – Get at least three quotes in writing. Insist that contractors visit your home to evaluate what needs to be … |
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Consumer tips: Beware of 'storm chasers' following flooding, severe weather
Waco Tribune-Herald According to the Texas Business and Commerce Code, contractors working on homes damaged by natural disasters may not require someone to make a full or partial payment before work begins. Resist high-pressure sales. Some storm chasers use tactics … |
Longview News-Journal |
Tips for finding a home services provider
Longview News-Journal Homeowners who are good with their hands can tackle many minor home improvements on their own. However, more complicated projects often require the services of professional contractors to ensure the renovations are done right, completed on time and … |
MyTwinTiers.com |
SCAM WATCH: What you should know when hiring a plow company
MyTwinTiers.com Below are tips from the BBB about hiring snow removal services: Look for experience. Each home or business is different, and experience does matter. Check to see if everyone … It's also a good idea to find a company located close to your home or … |
My Panhandle |
Attorney General Pam Bondi warns of contractor scams
My Panhandle Building Repair and Contractor Scams: After a disaster, qualified contractors are in high demand attracting unscrupulous scammers to exploit the demand. To avoid contractor scams, … tests to determine water safety. Avoid falling victim by following … |
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About the House: Tips for insulating your home
Sturgis Journal Newer building practices are now looking for various places where air infiltration occurs and better ways to seal them shut. One successful method is to use spray-foam insulation. Insulation contractors use specially designed equipment to mix and spray … |
Fox 59 |
75 ways to save on home energy costs
Fox 59 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Home energy bills have skyrocketed this year, mainly because of our never-ending warm weather and extremely hot summer. When the cooler weather finally arrives, you'll have to deal with your heating costs. But there is a free … |
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Tips On How To Choose Contractors And Avoid Scams
Greater Wilmington Business Journal As more people are looking for contractors to hire for the job, many organizations like the N.C. Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC) and the Wilmington-Cape Fear Home Builders Association, have been providing tips on how to hire a … |