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If you’re ever going to need a guest room, the Holidays would most likely be the time. As family and friends travel to be with each other during this time of year, what could be more welcoming than a thoughtfully prepared guest room? While many family members from afar would simply appreciate a couch or a cot to sleep on, having their own space would make their time in your home even more enjoyable. Below we’ll discuss some of the things you can do to make your guests feel more at home. Color it cheerfulA clean, fresh coat of paint...

Most contractors would probably like to stand by the statement that “no job is too big or too small”. For the most part, it’s probably true. The last thing you want to do is scare away potential clients or make others think that you can’t handle the really big projects. However, the fact is that it’s really difficult to excel at both the big and the small. At one end of the spectrum, you could commit to a small job such as replacing a knob on a kitchen cabinet, for example. Granted, not many people would hire a contractor for...

If you’re thinking of going into business as a contractor, it’s important to note that all states require contractors to be licensed. In addition, licensing laws are not universal across all 50 states. So, just because you’ve obtained a license in one state, doesn’t mean it would be legal to work as a contractor in another. Some states only require a license to work in specific fields such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or refrigeration. In these states, to be a general contractor doesn’t require a license. But, bear in mind that working in those above-mentioned fields without a license could...

Improving the productivity of employees in the contractor business can mean a couple different things. From project planning to employee morale, productivity can be affected by many factors. These hold true for large construction companies as well as individually owned local contractors. But the end result is that the company must pay its employees’ salaries, cover the overhead expenses and ultimately earn a profit. To do this, much attention should be spent on ways to improve productivity. Increased productivity can benefit the contractor in many ways. The projects are completed more quickly and the costs are lowered. This allows for...