Small Jobs handyman do-it-yourself
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The 17 Biggest Small Jobs Blunders

Some of you may like to do handyman chores around your home. This is definitely an option if you have home repairs and are on a tight budget. Sometimes it is not a repair but a small update you would like to do, such as a backsplash in your kitchen. Before you do those small jobs though make sure you have the tools, skills and materials to do the work. Otherwise you could make one of the following blunders:

#1 Ignoring the handyman rule

The rule is: measure TWICE and cut ONCE. Ignoring this causes material waste.

#2 Leaving the defective item at home

Not taking the item you are trying to replace to the store with you when buying the new one is a big mistake. In our memory, it is always bigger or smaller than it actually is! Read more

Adept Services Renovations that add the most value
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Which Renovations Add the Most Value to My House?

So, you live in a house that needs a bit of updating. What should you tackle first, the bathroom with the green toilet, the kitchen with the linoleum flooring and brown appliances or the basement with the 1980s wood paneling? Which projects add the most value? Your answer depends a lot on what you will be doing with the house over the next five years.

Some improvements give a larger return on investment than others

Here is a list of renovations with their typical rates of return:

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7 Things To Look For In A Good Contractor

In a previous article we discussed what type of contractor you need for your project. Whether you decided you need a Handyman, a Specialty Trade Contractor or a General Contractor, there are things to look out for to find a good one. I have prepared a list of 7 things to check for, and these are just the basics. Read more

Type of Contractor
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What Type of Contractor Do I Need?

In this article we will discuss three types of Contractors homeowners commonly need.

  1. Handyman: Typically handles small jobs of $5,000 or less and usually charges an hourly rate plus materials or a fixed price.
  2. Specialty Contractor: Usually handles projects that involve one trade such as installing windows and doors. These usually charge a fixed price ranging anywhere from $1,500 all the way up to $50,000.
  3. General Contractor: Almost always handles projects from $20,000 upwards and usually charges a fixed price.

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