Two suggestion are to check with the Sheriff's office - Crimes Against Seniors - to make sure the Contractor you hire has no file there for being dishonest and make sure the Contractor is insured and licensed. We had a nightmare experience with our home before we knew about Crimes Against Seniors. I do not like to hear of others having the problem we had with the General Contractor we hired to do the work on our home. He now has a file at the Sheriffs office in Marion County. My husband had to finish some of the work we paid for and it took quite awhile to fix his mess -This guy was a dishonest - fast talking person who had all the credentials he needed. I will never know how he stays in business and where he found the subs he hired. My husband finally threw him out of our home - I hope this helps you.
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Originally Posted by backwbowl
Would like to start improvements before June 2011 when I will be down for good. However, I am still up in NY and visit my home once very couple of months. Things needed to be done. (this is a new home)
Wood Floors
Painting
Closets
Counter tops  do the cabinets have to be replaced to do this) 
outside planting : 
any starting point would be great. thanks everyone.
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