The No Frills DIY Way
For The Frugal Homemaker
No frills diy is the frugal way to repairing your home on a tight budget. Of course the best way to get cheap repairs done on your home is to go on courses and learn how to become a plumber or builder.
But not many of us have either the inclination or the time to study these subjects. Unfortunately that does mean that for all the major repairs to our home we are still reliant on tradesmen and we all know just how expensive that can be.
But there are a few things you can do when hiring someone to work for you to ensure that you are not paying too much:
- Always get at least three separate quotes for any large home repair job.
Never disclose to any of the contractors what other quotes you have received. But do let them know that you are getting other quotes, but don’t say who from as it has been known for some contractors to make deals between themselves.
- Ask for a breakdown of their quotes. You may find that you can negotiate better with individual item costs.
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