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2. Key Components to your project: Proper Planning Interview a Remodeling Professional How to Avoid a Remodeling Nightmare

3. INTERVIEWING A REMODELING PROFESSIONAL Check out the candidates. Ask who will be in charge of the project and communication. Request references.

4. Key Components: A Well Written Contract Avoiding Common Misconceptions How to Avoid a Remodeling Nightmare

5. Remodeling project budget. Have a clear idea of what you want. Realistic time frame for the project. Select the right type of professional. How to Avoid a Remodeling Nightmare PROPER PLANNING

6. You’ve Chosen Your Contractor. Now What? Make a phased list of procedures Have the contractor explain the timeline Plan adequate storage space Post the contractor’s phone number by your telephone Delegate only one family spokesperson Try to stay out of the project area. How to Avoid a Remodeling Nightmare

7. You’ve Chosen Your Contractor. Now What? Expect the unexpected. Remember, remodeling proceeds in stages. Separate crews install framing, siding, insulation masonry, finish carpentry, and roofing. Crews may all have to make several trips to complete their tasks The schedule is complicated, disruptions occur Cover furniture and carpeting Stay calm How to Avoid a Remodeling Nightmare

8. Know a Budget Buster When You See It How to Avoid a Remodeling Nightmare Two main reasons for busted budgets: Changes “Whileyas” (that handy little phrase that often spills out of a homeowner's mouth, "While you're here, could you just...")

9. Thinking of Doing it Yourself? (DIY) How to Avoid a Remodeling Nightmare Only if you’re ready! Do you enjoy physical work? Are you persistent and patient? Will you be able to find time to finish the project? Do you have all the tools needed? The skills? Do you know the safety procedures for this project ?

10. How to Avoid a Remodeling Nightmare What is NARI? The only trade association dedicated exclusively to the professional remodeling industry. 8,000 member companies representing thousands of professionals throughout the U.S. with more than (##) member companies in the (your city) area. Look for this logo!

11. What is NARI? Members include general remodelers, specialty contractors, designers, service suppliers, financial institutions, architects, media and government agency representatives. How to Avoid a Remodeling Nightmare Look for this logo!

12. How to Find a Remodeling Contractor http://nari.org How to Avoid a Remodeling Nightmare Look for this logo!

13. How to Find a Remodeling Contractor http://nari.org How to Avoid a Remodeling Nightmare Why through NARI’s websites? NARI Members meet the association's stringent criteria for experience, and pledge a commitment to high standards of practice and NARI's Code of Ethics. Look for this logo!

14. How to Find a Remodeling Contractor http://nari.org How to Avoid a Remodeling Nightmare What’s the NARI Code of Ethics? Each member of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry is pledged to observe high standards of honesty, integrity and responsibility in the conduct of business by: Promoting in good faith only those products and services which are known to be functionally and economically sound, and which are known to be consistent with objective standards of health and safety. Making all advertising and sales promotion factually accurate, avoiding those practices which tend to mislead or deceive the customer.

15. How to Find a Remodeling Contractor http://nari.org How to Avoid a Remodeling Nightmare NARI Code of Ethics, continued Writing all contracts and warranties such that they comply with federal, state, and local laws. Promptly acknowledging and taking appropriate action on all customer complaints. Refraining from any act intended to restrain trade or suppress competition. Attaining and retaining insurance as required by federal, state, and local authorities. Attaining and retaining licensing and/or registration as required by federal, state, and local authorities. By taking appropriate action to preserve the health and safety of employees, trade contractors and clients.

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