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How to Avoid a Renovation Horror, Part II
a.k.a. Remodel Your Home Without Going Crazy or Broke
a.k.a. Improve Your Home Improvement
accredited by the RI Department of Business Regulations

Learn how to properly prepare for a renovation.
Remodeling can actually be a pleasant experience,
not just a necessary pain.
Even the dust can be virtually eliminated.

(You will also need to attend How to Hire ANY Contractor)

"We need to educate homeowners, and this seminar does just that...
Very informative." – George Whalen,
Executive Director of the RI Contractors Registration Board

"Excellent." – Chris Hannafin,
Executive Director of Housing Network of Rhode Island

Greenville Library in Smithfield, Sept 18

Coventry Town Council chambers, Oct 14

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Find out about How to Avoid a Renovation Horror, Part I

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How to Avoid a Renovation Horror logo featuring The Scream by Edvard Munch

This expensive boat is owned by a prime example of an unscrupulous contractor.
Click here to see why.

Unlike new construction, remodeling is very much a personalized service.
It requires the client to place a great deal of trust in the remodeler,
much like one would trust a doctor, accountant, babysitter or an auto mechanic.
It is not buying a product and having it installed in your home.

These classes will help you select the professional who is right for you and your circumstance.

Topics include:
How a remodel can help your home’s marketability and functionality Acting as your own General Contractor: Pros & Cons Doing It Yourself (DIY): Pros & Cons More tricks used by unscrupulous contractors	The dangers of the overly simplistic "get 3 bids and pick the middle one" What to expect during a renovation (inconveniences and emotional upsets) Drawings & design professionals (architects) How to keep the dust out of your life, literally (lead safety)
MA & RI residents, to get a copy of the EPA Renovate Right booklet, click here. The EPA brochure "Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home" is no longer to be distributed.
A couple hours could save you a lot of time, aggravation and money! "I've owned property for 43 years... I wish I had known this stuff a long time ago." – P.H., Cranston "I've hired contractors in the past; I guess I was just lucky." – B.D., Coventry "I wish you had this class a few years ago." – many, many people Everyone has a remodeling horror story – the contractor who never showed up, the one who did then did a lousy job (or never finished), the missed deadlines, the cost overruns, the wrong color on the wall. Trust us when we say this is not a cable TV 30-minute project. Your home is your most treasured investment. Let's face it, it’s difficult to sell your home in this market, so you may not be buying a new one either. And bankers aren't granting loans as freely as they used to. (But there is financing available for those with good credit and/or equity in their homes.) Renovating is the best way to improve your home and to add more useful living space – a new kitchen for meal preparation and entertaining, a media room to watch the latest movies, or a master bath to soak away the stress of the workweek in your hot tub. But where to begin?! Come to our informative, valuable and at times entertaining seminar on how to ensure your renovation project is a success. Don't be one of those cocktail party horror stories; come and learn. Created by Sam Brusco of Brusco Design & Renovation and Joe Cracco of Modern Yankee Builders, with the cooperation of the RI Contractors’ Registration & Licensing Board, the Cranston and Providence Building Departments, and the Rhode Island Department of Health.

Greenville Library Smithfield, RI Sat, Sept 18, 2010 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM click here to register or call us at 401-632-0765 seating is limited; those who RSVP will be guaranteed a seat	Greenville Public Library 573 Putnam Pike (Rt. 44) Smithfield, RI click here for map & directions	Lecturer: Sam Brusco of Brusco Design & Renovation tell a friend
This is an in-depth seminar which lasts about 2 hours. Presentations held at public libraries are free of charge.
Coventry Town Council chambers Thu, Oct 14, 2010 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM click here to register or call us at 401-632-0765 seating is limited; those who RSVP will be guaranteed a seat	Coventry Town Council chambers 1670 Flat River Rd (Rt. 117) Coventry, RI click here for map & directions	Lecturer: Sam Brusco of Brusco Design & Renovation tell a friend
This seminar lasts about 1½ hours. Presentations held at public libraries and other town facilities are free of charge.
To find out about other upcoming classes or to join our mailing list, please call us at 401-632-0765 or send us an email at infoRenovationHorror.com home • schedule • class description • topics • cost • register • other seminars • calendar • in the press • contact us top of page