Like many retirees who own their home or condo, we have decided to undertake a remodeling project. Our place is twenty-five years old and looks it!

We’ve been thinking of this project for some months, giving ourselves time to use our favorite source, the Internet, to do a bit of researching on just how to get the best remodeling job for our dwindling dollars.

So, here is our list of the “smart steps” towards our home remodeling project.

• Pick our remodeling products beforehand, making a list of building materials, flooring, paint, appliances, etc.
• Set a budget
• Select our contractor, hopefully a firm with many years of experience, membership in the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, and check their references
• Once we’ve selected the contractor, visit one or more of their current job sites, look to see if it is clean and safe
• Ask for and examine a Certificate of Insurance from the contractor that shows that the firm maintains a current Workers Comp policy along with General Liability coverage
• Insist that the contractor provide us with a detailed contract before the work begins
• Pack our valuables and breakables, storing them in a rental warehouse to keep those items safe during the remodeling project.

We’ll be adding to this list during our remodeling project. Stay tuned for updates and maybe add your comments that describe your experiences.

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