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Education:
...What is 1 of the best publishers for books written on residential construction?
One of the best publishers for books written on residential construction written for learning about building a deck is Taunton Press

Equipment:
...What is 1 thing I should always tell the salesman just after I sign the contract to purchase a new piece of construction equipment?
Do not place a sticker (representing your dealership) on my new piece of construction equipment.

...What are the best all around 4 stroke engines for landscaping equipment, construction equipment, generators, etc.?
The best all around 4 stroke engines for landscaping equipment, construction equipment, generators, etc. are Hondas.

General:
...What should I always do before I start a construction job that will help keep my work area clean and free from damages?
Go to CraigsList.com Look under the sub-category Free found under the main category For Sale. Look for free boxes. Pick up these free boxes and bring them to your job site. Then, simply cut the boxes up and place them over all the floors you and other workers will be walking on throughout the completion of the project as well as against all the walls you and other workers will be passing by throughout the completion of the project.

...What are the 3 biggest reasons why a construction project goes over budget?
Change Orders.
Unforeseen problems.
Additional work.

...How can I get lots of additional work quickly and for just a couple of bucks?
Send a post card to all the neighbors on the street or on the block in which you will be working on.

NOTE:
Mail your post card approximately 1 week to 10 days before you plan on working on their street.

...What are the 2 major things a homeowner who is having a house built must always be prepared for?
Going over budget.
Running past the completion date.

...What are the 2 major things a homeowner who is having an addition built must always be prepared for?
Going over budget.
Running past the completion date.

...What are the 2 major things a homeowner who is having some remodeling done must always be prepared for?
Going over budget.
Running past the completion date.

...How much of a cushion should a homeowner who is having a house built have in reserves?
20% is a safe cushion.

...How much of a cushion should a homeowner who is having an addition built have in reserves?
20% is a safe cushion.

...How much of a cushion should a homeowner who is having some remodeling done have in reserves?
20% is a safe cushion.

...How can I generate a lot more business than I have now?
Place the sentence..."I will beat any price." in all your advertising.

And/or, offer to pay a small commission to anyone who has referred you to work that you received.

...What are 2 things I should always do to reward a customer who referred me to another customer?
Give that customer a call and thank them personally.
Send that customer a gift certificate to a store that fits that customer's personality.

...What is one of the best ways to reward a customer who referred me to another customer?
Send that customer a gift certificate to a store that fits the customer's personality.

...What is 1 thing I should always do when signing a contract with a customer for a job I will be performing that does not require materials?
Get a deposit.

...What is 1 thing I should always do the moment a customer gives me the job?
Get a deposit.

...Why should I always get a non-refundable deposit from a customer the moment they give me the job?
Because if the customer ever changes their mind and gets someone else (because they are cheaper) to do the job (this does happen), at least you will be compensated for the time you took to do the estimate.

...When dealing with a new contractor, what is 1 thing I should always go with
Your gut. There is probably no better gauge, report or check than your gut. Be sure you go with it.

...What are the 2 biggest ways to save a lot of money on my construction project?
1.) Ask the contractor if the price he gave you is the best he can do.
2.) Offer the contractor cash.

...How can I save a tremendous amount of money on my next construction project?
1.) Create a business name.
2.) Establish your business name down at your local town hall.
3.) Go to PrintingForLess.com and have business cards made with your new business name.
From this point onward, buy all your materials through your suppliers through your new business.

Tools:
...What is one of the best websites for learning about "good" construction tools?

Tools I Recommend

...What are 2 of the best wet/dry vacs?

Ridgid

Vac Master

...Who manufactures some of the best plumbing tools?
Some of the best plumbing tools are manufactured by Ridgid.

Ridgid

...Who manufactures some of the best electrical tools money can buy?
Some of the best electrical tools are manufactured by Greenlee.

Greenlee

...Who manufactures some of the best wood working tools?
Some of the best wood working tools are manufactured by the following companies...

Bosch

Delta

Dewalt

Festool

Grizzly

Hilti

Hitachi

Jet

Makita

Milwaukee

Porter Cable

Ridgid

Skil

NOTE:
Delta is now owned by Porter Cable.


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