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Payments & Protection.
Milestone payment holds, change orders, and how the money stays accountable.
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The home-project change-order checklist: what to approve before work continues
A practical change-order checklist covering cause, scope, price, schedule, permits, proof, and written approval before extra work begins.
By Steve
028 min read
Which home-improvement records should you keep—and for how long?
An evidence-based property-file checklist for basis, sale, insurance, warranty, permit, and contractor records, including IRS retention guidance.
By Steve
0310 min read
Inheriting a house in Texas: taxes, basis, and home improvements
Learn how Texas inheritance tax, date-of-death basis, capital gains, homestead rules, repairs, and renovations apply to an inherited house.
By Steve
043 min read
What milestone payment holds change for home projects
Milestone payment holds give homeowners and contractors a clearer release path than informal deposits and text-message approvals.
By Steve