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Q&A: How long do home improvement contractors have to fulfill the contract under the statute of limitations?
If you enter into a contract to have a service provided, does the contractor have a certain amount of time that he has to fulfill the contract? Could i assume they may never show and purchase from someone else?

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Question: What order should home improvement projects be done?
I’m taking over a house and will need to clean the air ducts, paint the walls and ceilings and have the hardwood floors refinished. What is the best order for doing these projects? Thanks.

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Q&A: how can i get better prices on building materials or home improvement materials?
Home depot and lowes seem over-priced. How can I get decking materials, faucet fixtures, ect. at lower prices?

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Q&A: Which home improvement retailer is better Lowe’s or Home Depot?
I’ve always like Lowe’s better. The service is better and it’s cleaner. Plus they price match if anyone has a lower price they will beat it by 10% or match it exactly if its a sale. But I was wondering what everyone else thinks… what do people see in Home Depot?

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Question: Is there any handicap home improvement grants to add an addition to your home for a bedroom and bath?
I am currently trying to relocate my mother to VA . I need to make a handicap accessible room for her on my first floor with a bathroom

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Q&A: Home Equity or home improvement loan on a MOBILE HOME?
I’ve read that it’s possible, and seen mention of a FH! Title 1 loan, but I’ve called a few banks and so far, none say they will do it.
Does anyone know of a lender that does this?
I own the land, it’s a 1980, well kept (remodeled) home, with detachable 2-car garage, etc., – in other words, it’s not your usual near-worthless mobile home situation.

I’m in California.

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Q&A: What’s the best home improvement, home repair, home maintenance book for an averagely skilled person?
What book would you recommend for a layman, not a professional? Something that covers common repairs, maintenance, improvements – as a step by step guide. I’ve gone to the bookstore and seen many of these, but I’m looking for real experiences from people who have read and used these as to which is the best one.

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Question: Can I deduct the amount, I spent on home improvement?
Can I deduct the amount in 2009 Taxes, I spent on home improvement in 2007 when I tried selling my house but was not able to sell.

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Question: Is Home Improvement The TV show coming back?
I heard from my friend that there is going to be a new TV series of Home Improvements! She said that she saw that on TV and they also said that Jonathan Taylor Thomas was going to be the dad and Ashanti was going to be the mom. Is this true?

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Question: Name Ideas for a Home Improvement Company?
Were starting a family owned company that does all types of home improvements in Colorado.

We’d like the words “home improvement” to be part of the name and everything that we’ve come up with so far has been on the plain and boring side. Were looking for something that is unique, catchy and easy to remember.

Thanks for your help!

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