100 Contractor Mistakes + 35 Homeowner Tools

Before you hire a contractor, start a remodel, or make that final payment, know what to watch for.

100 Common Contractor Mistakes is a practical homeowner field guide built around the mistakes that can turn a remodeling project into an expensive headache.

Inside, you'll learn how to spot problems involving contractor selection, foundations, framing, roofing, windows and doors, decks, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, insulation, drywall, tile and waterproofing, flooring, kitchens, bathrooms, drainage, crawlspaces, finish work, project management, and final closeout.

BONUS INCLUDED: The Homeowner Contractor Protection Toolkit with 35 printable worksheets and checklists to help you compare bids, track allowances and payments, document hidden work, manage change orders, build punch lists, record warranties, and protect your investment from beginning to end.

125 pages • 100 contractor mistakes • 35 homeowner tools • Instant PDF download

Written by Roger Hodge of Hodge Home Solutions, drawing on real-world residential remodeling experience.