Avoid remodeling pitfalls

California Contractors State License Board has free information for homeowners
SACRAMENTO – The California Contractors State License Board wants to make sure new homeowners know how to make informed decisions when hiring and managing contractors for their home improvement projects. Unfortunately, many homeowners fall victim to unlicensed and unscrupulous contractors, resulting in thousands of dollars in damages. Even homeowners working with reputable, licensed contractors can get into trouble as a result of simple misunderstandings about costs, schedules and materials.
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