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3 tips that can save you from a renovation nightmare

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When it comes to renovation, you need to be happy with the outcome or you will end up living with the mistakes for years.

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Renovation disputes are possibly one of the most painful experiences for home owners because any mistake that is made can literally leave you homeless or cause you to have sleepless nights.

To make matters worse, if you are unhappy with the quality of work, you can ask for rectifications but you cannot withhold payment to the contractor if the work has been completed.

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