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How to Recognize Home Improvement Scams

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Home improvement season is here! If you’re hiring a company to make improvements on your home this summer, be on the lookout for scams. Home improvement scams are more common than you might think, and can end up costing you a lot. 

A salesman can con a homeowner by doing sloppy work that requires more repair down the line, leaving a job unfinished, or even making off with their pay and doing no work at all. Don’t let this happen to you. Read on for eight ways to recognize a home improvement scam.

Home Improvement Hacks

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You don’t need to spend a fortune to give your house a new look this spring. Read on for a list of DIY home improvement hacks and learn how to upgrade your home on a budget. 

Cabinet makeover 

You can give a tired kitchen a fresh look by just replacing the cabinet fronts. You’ll pay a fraction of the price and no one will know it’s your old cabinets hiding behind those beautiful new fronts.