Tommy and Nance cover the top 6 things you need to know before you sign a contract to have work done on your home. They lay out some potential pitfalls.

Put That Hammer Down and Don’t Do It Yourself! Tommy 2 Shoes and No-Nonsense Nance cover a variety of topics.

Have a price in your head for what the job should cost

Even if it’s a relative, you need a contract

Before you sign a contract, get references and call them

Make sure that permits are pulled

Get a fixed price bid – not time and materials

Make sure that they have insurance – get a copy of their binder, workmen’s comp, etc

Check with the Better Business Bureau

Make sure you read every detail of the contract

If Tommy 2 Shoes won’t do it himself, you should Put that hammer down and contact The Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast at [email protected]. This and every episode of the Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast are taped at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and are hosted on the United Podcast Network.