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		<title>References are King &#8211; and a Must!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Never hire a contractor without proven references (verified by you)&#8230; and never hire anyone that gives you a bad vibe, you are entering into a temporary partnership in a sense, and it is best if you like the person you are going to work with &#8211; it will make a huge difference. That said, this [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Painters Tape Can Save You $1000&#8242;s</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many Years ago I had the opportunity to refit a 50&#8242; yacht &#8211; complete from front to back (or properly stated bow to stern). However, before this project started, the owner was fixated on using painters masking tape and laying out every detail for the boat &#8211; not once, not twice, but several times in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Do Not Use Pens, Felt Pens or Chalk Lines!</title>
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		<title>Roof Shingles All Over The Yard?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are having your existing roof replaced and tearing off the old shingles make sure you have a clause in your contract with the roofing company that specifies exactly how roof debris will be torn off and disposed of. Under no circumstances should a roofer throw shingles directly onto your lawn or driveway without [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Standard Wall Framing for Drywall</title>
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