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In the other corner of the room, Mom got her large folding area. It sits directly in front of the window where the washer and dryer previously stood. The countertop is made from a large piece of butcher clock and stretches from the wall to the doorway that leads outside. Along the wall, Stein installed a drying rack that easily folds down from the wall on two chains. When it’s not in use, it can be pushed back into place.
9. Do you allow homeowners to supply some of the materials or do some of the work themselves? Some contractors prefer this, while others are adamant about buying all the materials that they will install. Having homeowners perform work, particularly when the completion of that work affects the schedule, can be problematic, so many contractors will just say no. Knowing which way the contractor prefers to work will help you understand if he or she will be a good fit given what you have in mind. If you are financing the project with a construction loan, keep in mind that the lender may require that only the contractor perform the work.Next steps. Depending on your project, this may be a meeting in person, a referral to an architect or a designer, or sending over sketches, plans or photos by email for a first look. If you do set up a meeting, make sure to talk beforehand about the expected agenda, the likely length of the meeting and whether some deliverable — an estimate, for instance — will follow the meeting. Asking the right questions ahead will help set expectations and make sure everyone’s time is well spent. And, most important, it will get you closer to the goal of your r...


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