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If Your Contractor Says He “Wants You to Be Happy with the Job,” Fire Him!

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The Objective Standard – Removing “Me” from the Equation 1. The “Happiness” Red Flag In the broad world of construction—whether it is a custom new build, a complex addition, a challenging renovation, or a complete landscape makeover—there is a phrase that sounds nice but signals danger: “I want you to be happy with the job”. […]

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