Ask the home expert
Tim Hebert , Owner of Hebert Design Build
Q & A
1 . HOW DO I CHOOSE A BUILDER ?
I cannot stress this enough : do your due diligence when hiring a builder . Look for a company with rave reviews and references who will speak about them in detail . Contact the RI Contractors ’ Registration and Licensing Board to ensure they have proper licensing and insurance . Also , the lowest bidder is often not the best option . A qualified design / build firm will respect your budget and work with you to give you the best solution at your price point .
Ask the home expert
Chuck Lamendola Jr ., Owner of Astro of New England , LLC
Q & A
1 . I ’ M GETTING READY TO MOVE , WHAT DO I NEED TO KEEP IN MIND ?
2 . WHEN ’ S THE BEST TIME TO START A HOME RENOVATION ?
With proper planning , most projects can be started any time of year in Rhode Island . Our crews do both interior and exterior work year-round . The key is to allow plenty of time to plan . Design and estimating the cost of a project takes time , as does obtaining the necessary state and local permits . Certain materials and components can also extend the lead time . Bear in mind , the best contractors are usually busy and may have a backlog of work . Contact your contractor as early as possible and they will help determine a realistic timeframe for your specific project .
Careful packing is one of the most important tasks in the moving process . How your household memories are wrapped and protected prior to transit can mean the difference between a pleasant moving experience and disappointment on move-in day .
Astro ’ s trained packers go from room to room and select the proper carton and cushioning materials for each item . Even if you decide to pack yourself , let Astro help pack the more delicate , fragile or hard-to-pack items such as paintings , lamps and glassware .
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