Contractors come in all skill levels. To find the plumber, carpenter, painter or roofer that will do a professional job you must go where they go. Check with the supply houses who sell to these contractors, ask for recommendations. Get the right information about the right contractor for you.
Cost overruns are a nightmare that can be avoided with time invested upfront. Your budget can be maintained by selecting all items and features before you bid out your new home. Bills of the scary kind can be avoided with specific itemization of each feature and elimination of builder allowances.
Insulated glass replacement is possible with a bit of work. Building codes dictate the type of glass needed. Ask about insulated replacement glass at your local glass shop.
A large foundation crack is a serious matter. Professional engineers who understand foundations need to be brought in. Once the foundation has stopped its differential movement, then the foundation repair can begin.
Water vapor in small amounts can cause rot. Vapor retarders are essential to preventing damage. Be sure to have high quality vapor barriers installed correctly.
Modular homes, once completed, look just like a stick built home. Modular home plans allow you to order a new home, yet to be built, in a showroom, and then move in six weeks later. A modular home will astound you with the quality of workmanship.
Brick veneer siding is not a job for the amateur DIY'er. It takes a skilled bricklayer to install masonry well. You would need a good helper just to keep you moving along steadily.
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