Finding a contractor
So...you're ready to do a home reno. The first step is finding a good contractor. That's a decision that can make or break your project. And Citizen Talin had some valuable advice on how you should proceed when she joined Mary.
Listen
(runs 8:08)
Here are the websites that Talin either mentioned or suggests you investigate:
CMHC on Hiring a Contractor
HomeStars
Building Industry and Land Development Association
Go Pro
Categories: Citizen Talin's Consumer Advice, Columnists
About Citizen Talin
Citizen Talin is Talin Vartanian, a CBC radio producer and long-time consumer advocate who believes Canadians are much too nice when it comes to claiming their rights in the marketplace.
She has worked on various radio programs, including Morningside, This Morning and As It Happens and is currently a producer at The Sunday Edition.
Talin is also the creative founder behind Canada Reads and was its lead producer for its first six seasons.
Contact Citizen Talin. You can follow her on Twitter @CitizenTalin.
PLEASE NOTE: Talin is on sabbatical from CBC Radio for the duration of 2013. She'll return to her Citizen Talin duties at Fresh Air in January, 2014.
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