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Advice from Angie’s ListTen rules for a home improvement contract

By Angie Hicks

Having a contract that clearly spells out the details of the job is crucial for both the homeowner and contractor doing the work for any major home improvement project. “It’s protection for both the consumer and the con-tractor,” says Becky Watson, co-owner of Agape Home Services. “If you don’t have a contract, either party can be unprotected.” A solid contract will spell out the goals, responsibilities, payment terms and penalties if the contract details are not met. Contracts should include the job description, start and completion dates, payment terms, licensing, insurance and permit requirements, details on material and labor costs, change order procedures, penalties for missed comple-tion dates, and a termination clause, which spells out rea-sons the homeowner or the contractor can end the job without penalty. “The more information that is in the contract, the

more the homeowner under-stands what’s to be expected of them and what ’s to be expected of the contractors,” says G. Paternostro, owner of GianFranco Contracting Ser-vice. “It’s a clear outline stating the scope of work, the mate-rials to be used, the amount of manpower, the number of days. It’s just giving a general idea of what the homeowner

should expect from hiring that particular contractor. Th ere’s no gray area. Everybody knows their responsibility.” A contract can offer a homeowner protection if fully read and understood, but it can also contain clauses that could lock unsuspecting homeown-ers in to an agreement they didn’t plan for. According to a nationwide Angie’s List poll, nearly one-third of the re-spondents admitted they don’t read contracts thoroughly. Walker says her company requires customers to initial each page, showing they’ve read it, and encourages them to ask questions if there are provisions they don’t under-stand. Homeowners are not at the mercy of the contractor when it comes to what is or isn’t included in the contract. Both parties should discuss and agree upon the terms before beginning any project. “Th e more details in the contract, the better,” Walker says. “If there’s any doubt or anything they don’t under-stand in their contract, I think it’s really important they be

able to call their contractor and go over it with them.” Here are 10 rules for a home improvement contract: 1) Job description. It spells out the project and who is responsible for what. 2) Start and completion dates. Th ey set dates to give a framework of time the project should take and outline how and when contractors can ac-cess your home. Be prepared to amend completion for good cause, but don’t accept unrea-sonable, unnecessary delays. 3) Payment terms. Tie payment dates to job comple-tion. Most contractors will ask for at least 30 percent down. Some state laws establish down payment limits, so determine

your state requirements. Hold back at least 10 percent until the job is completed to your satisfaction. 4) Local authorization. Specify that your contractor is responsible for securing necessary regulatory permits for your project. Walk away from a contractor who can’t or won’t approach local licensing or permitting agencies. 5) Penalties for missed completion dates. Give yourself options to deduct or delay pay-ment if completion dates are missed to encourage the con-tractor to meet your time frame. Be specific about amounts, and clearly define terms. 6) Procedure for work or-ders/changes to initial agree-ment. Outline a process to follow for project changes or additions. Large-scale projects often uncover hidden problems that must be addressed before work can continue, so change orders are not uncommon; but a well-defi ned project should not have several of them. Be wary if your contractor rou-tinely seeks changes. 7) Detailed outline of costs and materials. Require an itemized list of mate-rials, labor and any other costs you will incur. Spell out whether you want specific materials, brands, colors, etc. 8) Proof of licensure, in-surance and bonding. Ask for proof of licensure if applicable, worker’s compensation insur-ance, liability insurance and bonding to protect you from liability for property or job-related injuries. 9) Termination clause. Spell out reasons you or the contractor can leave the job without penalty (e.g., failure to pay the contractor, no rea-sonable explanation for delay, poor work quality or failure to adequately communicate). 10) Other protection. Ask the contractor to provide a lien release, which protects you from liability should the contractor fail to pay his or her subcontractors who worked on your project.

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Nothing embodies a sense of luxury more than nicely appointed bathrooms and powder rooms. Th is is one of the best improvements that can be done to any home, townhouse or condominium, as it adds both perceived and actual value. Since the times of ancient Rome, baths have been a great place for cleanliness and also for establishing a connection among body, mind and spirit. Baths were a refuge for one to go and think clearly and even, in some cultures, to negotiate the fi ner points of a business deal. In our world today, bathrooms are more private but, nonetheless, just as important. Today’s bathrooms are not just functional rooms of the house, but also extensions of one’s living space, and they are no longer clinical in de-sign. Designs for these spaces have gone in many directions, often including saunas, hot tubs, massage tables and even exercise areas. Gone are many of the materials one used to expect in bathrooms: ceramic tile, traditional fi xtures, tones of mint green, cherry pink and sky blue (unless you are involved in a historical resto-ration). Th ese materials have been replaced with warmer tiles, slates and marbles in a variety of incredible colors. Some have textures; others are laser-cut for intricate designs. Stones are mixed with glass and mirrors, and tiles and fi xtures that glow in the dark are available. Some of the newer bath-rooms rival the size of their en suite bedrooms. Larger spaces are favored over the typical

A new bathroom adds both perceived and actual value to your home.

5-by-7-foot bathrooms of yesteryear. Most homeowners are even willing to eliminate a spare room so that the square footage can be used for their new bathroom. Lounging areas are de rigueur, and this provides space for a chaise or a pair of club chairs and an ottoman. Fixtures such as toilets, lavs and tubs are available in traditional styles to fi t in with most conventional ar-chitectural styles. But some are also available in sleek ver-sions that look as if they have been designed by aeronautical engineers. Materials for fi x-tures have evolved to include the traditional porcelains and enameled irons, as well as newer materials, such as resins and polyesters that can easily be molded into any shape, while having the same sheen as earlier models. Custom cabinetmakers

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campfi re,” Lindgren says. A gas pit is easy to manage and main-tain. Lindgren even installed a fi re pit that the owner can light using an iPad app. Lindgren suggests that ho-meowners check the local fi re codes before they start making decisions on the type of fi re pit they want. Some areas don’t allow burning fi rewood in city limits, and if there is a gas line involved, permits must also be in hand. Messing around with a gas line is no simple undertak-ing, Lindgren says. All in all, Lang Norris spent about $450 on her fi re pit, while Lindgren’s company, which primarily caters to high-end residential locations, charges between $3,500 and $4,500 for a fi re pit. Both options are viable and in the end, people are going to gather around the fi nished project. “In the north, we are trying to take advantage of the outdoor living. What can we put outside that will prolong our season?” Lindgren asks. Lang Norris knows just the thing.

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An easy and inexpensive way to transform a room is to install new and stylish shelv-ing features. You don’t need to build a bookcase that extends the entire length of a wall. Th at kind of big, heavy feature lessens the fl oor space of your room and can make the space look smaller. What is trendy for interior design right now is the addition of individual shelf pieces and ledges mea-suring two feet, three feet or four feet in length. A single attractive shelving piece gives framed artwork a chic place to rest and a small grouping of collectibles a tasteful home. Here are the top trends in shelf and ledge features this year, any of which would serve you well in an easy, get-it-done-in-no-time home decor project: - Ultra-narrow shelving. A ledge that extends just two inches to four inches from the wall maintains the open and airy space of a room, especially if it’s a small room. Th e new

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Machines Although manual tools give you a better workout, some of your trusty garden machines may be ready for retirement, including your lawn mower, leaf blower, mulcher and edger.

Pots and planters You’ve stored those plastic plant pots on the bottom shelf of your potting bench long enough. Recycle or dispose of them, and invest in new and pretty pots and planters for

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bookcases, such as above a bed and situated in the middle, or small ledges could be hung next to a bookshelf to make use of staircase space and oth-er awkward empty wall areas. - Eco-friendly woods. Since green living is a top trend in interior design, choose eco-friendly bamboo, or borrow from prized designers who use reclaimed wood such as rail-road ties and pine lengths to customize inventive shelves. - Natural colors. Th e top hues of shelving pieces in-

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Watering essentials Th e pretty red watering can you keep outside your front door for the deck planters may be faded by the sun. So invest in new watering cans and systems: small watering cans for indoors and outside, large watering cans for outside, watering “showerhead” attach-ment for your hose, sprinklers, rainwater collection barrel,

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Grass supplies Keep or improve your perfect green lawn, and restock your supply to be sure you have enough fresh seed and spread for your entire property. You’ll need grass seed, straw or peat moss to cover newly seeded areas, along with a grass seed spreader.

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