ARE CONTRACTORS ALWAYS THE CULPRIT?

The reputation of the Home Improvement industry is justifyably marred by the actions of many. However, there are many projects that go bad due to unreasonable Homeowners too. Even good contractors can become victims of circumstances that are out of their control. Most good contractors are willing to stick by their Homeowner to ensure a positive outcome and an untarnished reputation - as long as the Homeowner doesn't "over-react". A Homeowner's "over-reaction" can try the patience of even the most reputable of contractors.

ADVICE: Once you find a contractor that you trust: Trust that he will do the right thing! You should absolutely protect yourself by documenting verbal commitments and project milestones:Contractor Hiring Tools. It's one thing to be cautious; and yet another to be obsessive!