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Home Remodeling Bootcamp For Women
Module 1 - Overview
It Takes Works!
Background Basics: The Deadly Assumptions Of Contracting
Module 2 - Understanding Plans and Specs
Plans and Specifications Overview
Specifications
Example: Our Project
Questions To Ask Architect/Desginer
Module 3 - Permits
Permits: Contractors Responsibility Or Yours?
Pulling Permits
Steps Contractors Take To Secure Permits
Module 4 - Estimates versus Bids: Is There A Difference?
Before The Contract: Obtaining Estimates/Bids/Quotes
Comparing Bids / Quotes
What You Learned
Module 5 - Insurance and Bonds: What You Need To Know
Overview: The Basics
Surety Bonds
Workman's Compensation
General Liability Insurance
Payment and Performance Bonds
Downloads: Importance of Surety Bonds Perspective
Module 6 - Controlling Payments To The Contractor
Joint Control Companies
Using And Finding Joint Control Companies
Module 7 - Deposits, Installments and Payments
Introduction: Controlling Payments
Terms Of Payments
Contractor Payment Terms
Withholding Payments: Shoddy Work/Failure To Pass Inspections
Module 8 - How To Avoid Liens and Paying Twice
Lien Release Waivers
Types Of Lien Releases
Now The "Caveat"
Downloads / Links
Module 9 - Protecting Yourself and Property From Liens
Preliminary Notices and Mechanics Liens
Mechanics Liens
Timelines and Accuracy
Avoiding Problems
State By State Mechanics Lien laws
Module 10 - Construction Contracts
Putting It All In Writing
Lawyers and Contracts
Items To Consider In Your Contract
Lender Financed
Working With Construction Consultants
Change Orders
Clauses Your May Want To Include
What You Learned
Downloads
Module 11 - Hiring Contractors
It Takes Work To Find The Right Contractor
Background Checks, Interviews and More
Reviewing Bids
Summary
Downloads
Module 12 - Warranties and Service Contracts
Getting The Most FromYour Warranties
Breaking Down Warranties
Our Expereince
Preventing Problems
Downloads / Links
Module 13 - Working With Contractors
Be Ready For The Unexpected
Punch Lists
Download : Punch List Guidelines
Module 14 - Contractors Board/Regulatory Agencies For All 50 States
Find Your States Contractors Laws
Module 15- Conflict Resolution
When Probelms Occur
Final Thoughts...
Summary Of What You've Learned
Example: Our Project
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