Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Allowing Substitutions


As remodeling bids come in and budgets get stretched, your imported marble countertop might suddenly become plastic laminate and your oak floor might become vinyl. The same is true with electrical work. Lights, appliances, and garage-door openers are available in a range of models and prices. Sometimes your electrician can come up with an equivalent-model fixture at a lower price with no appreciable difference in quality or appearance. Your bids and specifications should allow for such substitutions.

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