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How to Hire a Contractor for Home Repairs

This 90 minute workshop for seniors takes the hassle out of home repairs by focusing on the basics of planning and bidding out projects:



  • obtaining and reviewing bids

  • specifiying what is to be done

  • selecting a contractor

  • avoiding common pitfalls

  • monitoring work


Transportation and lunch is available for a suggested donation. 


Workshop fee is $5 for residents 60 years and older and $15 for those under 60 years old.

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Particpants must register before February 27, 2013.

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