Considering Becoming an Owner-Builder? Important information you need to know BEFORE pulling your permit! The term “Owner-Builder” can mean three different things: “Owner as Worker”, “Owner as Contractor” or “Owner as Employer” Understand each has Benefits or Risk, and it is possible to combine them! Thinking about becoming an Owner-Builder? Consider these important facts first: […]
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Unlicensed Contractor DAD’s Construction clients often tell of experiences with other contractors that were less than pleasant. In many instances, their unpleasant experience began with an unlicensed contractor. What Is an Unlicensed Contractor? An unlicensed contractor is someone who does repairs or makes improvements to your home without the appropriate license to do business in your […]
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What to Look for In a Contractor Here are the signs that you may be hiring the wrong person. If any of these are missing, you are likely getting into a very bad situation. Without these your project will be far less than satisfying. So, read carefully this article on “What to Look for In […]
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What is a Tub/Shower? What is a tub/shower? A tub/shower consists of a bathtub with a shower fixture. This allows one to take a bath or a shower in the same space. There are five tub/shower configurations: Separate bathtub with tile surround walls. One-piece bathtub and shower combination using fiberglass or acrylic. Two-piece bathtub and […]
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Rough Estimate Rough estimate . . . How does DAD’s do it? First, it is important to understand the life cycle of a projects cost. It has 3 parts: (1) Rough estimate (2) Final estimate (3) Final cost Every remodel project is unique and different. Regardless of what anyone says, there are no standard industry […]
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