Home Improvement

The Home Doctor Is In

The Home Doctor has the answers to your building questions. Q: A recent storm wreaked havoc on my roof and I’m now facing a roof replacement project for the first time. What should I know about shingles before diving into the reroof with my contractor? A: Before I answer your question, I want to be sure you’re working with a…

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Landscaping

Choosing the right landscaping contractor for the job

It is vitally important that you do your best to choose the perfect landscaping contractor to work on your yard or project. You cannot afford to choose randomly from the Yellow Pages when looking for a good landscaping contractor because with this method you have no way of actually knowing if they are any good at all. And you need…

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Home Improvement

Information Regarding Roofing Permits

When considering any building work to your property it is always important to consider whether building permits are required for that particular work. Without the applicable building permits it is quite possible that the new extension, the new garage or the new roof are not legal. You may be required by county or state law to remove the building work…

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Landscaping

Benefit from the Expertise of a Landscaping Contractor

Busy homeowners who care about the external appearance of their home as much as they do the interior can turn to a landscaping contractor for design ideas and to handle outdoor projects. A licensed landscape contractor has been specially trained to meet all landscaping needs whether for service purposes or cosmetic. Everything from driveways, patios, and decks; to grading the…

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Elderly Care

Finding Nonmedical Home Care

There are a number of ways to get nonmedical supportive services inside a home. But regardless of what level of service you are looking for, odds are you will find yourself facing one choice: Should you find and hire an independent contractor or someone who works for an agency? Here’s a closer look at both options. Nonagency Service Nonagency workers,…

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Weather

Tampa Schools Take Safety Seriously

Everyone in any school system has a desire to keep kids safe. Parents, teachers, administrators, and school board members and employees work together to ensure the safety of students. Parents and schools alike rely on each other to educate their students on safety rules as appropriate to the age of the children. Tampa Schools are highly conscious of the need…

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Legal

California Contractor License Bond

Before a contractor can receive a contractor’s license in California, the contractor must register with the California Contractors State License Board and pay a Contractor’s License Bond or a cash credit. In the event of a contractor’s license getting suspended or annulled due to a breach of the Contractors License Law, the contractor must file a disciplinary bond with the…

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