Posts Tagged ‘Homeowner Tips’

Building the perfect deck

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

Building the Perfect DeckBuilding the perfect deck;  What you should be considering when building your perfect deck.

Deck design is a very important process if you actually want to use it. There are a lot of things to consider and hopefully this article will enlighten you to a lot of things. The design itself is important because you are adding value to your home and also providing a focal point where you can actually see everything around you. These are great for late summer night parties or just sitting outside having tea and watching the deer and other random animals play. (more…)

BBB Warns of Contractor Schemes

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

Hiring the Right Contractor with Help from BBB

The reality is that many people think that they can be a qualified contractor.  The BBB has some guidelines that are important to follow.

Homeowners – The Better Business Bureau has warned consumers of some issues or schemes to watch out for.  At MCM Contractors we believe that you should always pay close attention to what people are telling you when you are looking for a qualified contractor for your project.

Watch for these schemes also: (more…)

Questions for Home Owners to ask their contractor

Monday, June 7th, 2010
BBB Logo - 27 Questions for Homeowners

BBB Recommends that you ask questions when hiring a contractor

27 Questions For Home Owners (from the Better Business Bureau)

The best way to avoid trouble with any business transaction is to be a knowledgeable consumer. Better Business Bureau has prepared the following 27 Questions For Homeowners to quiz your knowledge about remodeling, re-roofing, re-siding, waterproofing and other home improvements. Each question indicates an area in which complaints have been reported to BBB. Weigh every word carefully and check every question. If you already have an offer for the work compare it against the quiz and see if you should proceed. Regardless of all 27 Questions, if you find an advertiser is a “Bait” advertiser of any articles or services for the home, don’t do business with them! Baiting is “Knocking” the advertised job or its unavailability. If they try to trick you by “Bait” advertising, the chances are they will try to trick you some other way too, for their profit and your loss. You can’t trust (more…)