Blogspot - andreagoldmanlaw.blogspot.com - Home Contractor vs. Homeowner
General Information:
Latest News:
What to do When Your Contractor Doesn't Pay Subcontractors and Suppliers 15 Aug 2013 | 07:09 pm
Recently I was contacted by some homeowners when their contractor told them that he had run into financial troubles and would not be completing their renovation work. They quickly discovered that he ...
Safety Checklist for Homeowners 9 Jun 2013 | 07:23 pm
In Massachusetts, homeowners are not held responsible for complying with safety regulations in construction. They can sandblast paint that may contain lead, walk on their roofs without protection and...
Worker's Compensation Information Available Online At the Massachusetts Department of Labor Website 26 Apr 2011 | 03:32 pm
Mark Paskell first posted this at his blog, http://www.thecontractorcoachingpartnership.com/Blog-Contractor-Coaching--Construction-Business-Coach-EPA-RRP-Lead-Rule/, but I think it is so important t....
The Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Law Goes Went Into Effect on April 22, 2010 26 May 2010 | 01:31 pm
Homeowners who are considering doing a renovation must know that if their homes were built prior to 1978, their contractors are required to follow certain procedures if they are going to disturb more ...
Exterior Remodeling Offers the Best Value for Home Improvement Projects 17 Jan 2010 | 04:10 am
If you're trying to decide on a renovation project, here's one way to make your decision: http://www.realtor.org/rmodaily.nsf/pages/News2009121701?OpenDocument&WT.cg_n=RMO&WT.cg_s=RSSDaily
Green Houses are Booming 12 Dec 2009 | 03:53 am
Statistics keep supporting the fact that green construction is up, even though the construction industry has been hit hard by the economy. If you aren't learning about green construction, you should b...
Challenge to Massachusetts Contractors 11 Dec 2009 | 06:38 pm
Send me your residential renovation or new construction contracts (residential or commercial). After signing an engagement letter, I will review your contracts for free! If I don't find five things th...
Why Builders Shouldn't Cut Their Prices 22 Oct 2009 | 02:30 pm
In a previous post, I discussed why now is a good time to renovate. I pointed out that builders are not as busy and can devote more time to their projects, the economy has weeded out a number of "fly ...
Time and Materials Contracts-Are They Illegal in Massachusetts? 18 Oct 2009 | 02:47 am
I must admit, this question has been plaguing me as it pertains to Massachusetts. This issue applies to residential renovation only, but I know of many high-end contractors who use this method for the...
Protecting & Preserving Fine Wine 16 Oct 2009 | 01:13 pm
Here's a great guest post from Paul G. Cox, the Business Development Manager at Vigilant Woodworks on wine cellars: If you have a growing collection of wine, it may be time to think about building a ...
