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30 Quick Choices That Will Cost You a Lot in the Future

FIXING YOUR HOME WITH CHEAP CONTRACTORS

Plumbers, electricians, builders, drywall hangers: All come in handy in a pinch, but can leave a huge and costly mess if the wrong one does the job.

Before hiring the cheapest, the National Association of Realtors suggests considering reviews of their work, the time it takes them to respond, the timeliness of their references, their timetable, materials costs, stance on permits (it should always include them), and even their sense of humor. If the cheap contractor fails any part of that sniff test, consider someone a bit more costly who can pass it.

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