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Local business is proportionally more generous in their support for local charities, carnivals, schools and community events. Supporting local shops means a financial return in our community. BLUE SPRINGS TAXI & AIRPORT SERVICE 24 Hours Seniors Discount Wednesdays. Out of Town Service. Acton 519-853-0024 The Ontario Home Builders Association welcomes the announce- ment by the Harper government to provide tax incentives to Canadians performing home renovation projects. However OHBA President Frank Giannone cautions home owners to do their homework before they hire a renovator. Too often, homeowners leap into agreements with unprofessional renovators without knowing anything about the company or quality of work they perform, says Giannone. We are encouraged by the announce- ment in the 2009 federal budget to help boost consumer confidence, but homeowners need to interview professional renovators and make informed decisions before they jump into anything too quickly. OHBA Renovators Council Chair Michael Martin of Michael J. Martin Luxury Renovations in Ottawa, rec- ommends the following tips when hiring a renovator: Ask for the companys history: how long have they been in busi- ness; how many projects do they do a year; what types of projects do they specialize in? Ask for and check references. Its one thing to ask for a list of refer- ences, but if you dont follow through and ask the references experience with the contractor, you are taking a big leap of faith that they will be right for you. Find out from the reference if you can visit their home to see the work that was done; Make sure the level of quality of the renovator is up to your expecta- tions and ask about their warranty; Check to see if the renovator is a member of a professional organization like your local Home Builders Asso- ciation, and if applicable in your area, Renomark. Visit www.renomark.ca for more information on this profes- sional designation program; DO NOT hire a contractor for cash or without a contract. Long gone are the days when you can seal a deal with a handshake. Protect yourself and your investment with an agreement on paper stating what work is to be done; an agreed upon completion date; and an amount; and be sure to have two signatures and a witness. A contract does not have to be a fancy document drafted by lawyers to be an effective means of protection. Its unlikely Mike Holmes is going to come to your rescue if you get into trouble; Beware of the door-to-door sales- man offering to replace your windows or roof. This is one of the oldest scams running and unfortunately these characters tend to prey on se- niors or those most vulnerable; Keep receipts or any paperwork associated with your renovation. You may be required to produce documen- tation to obtain your tax credit; Most renovations require a build- ing permit. Dont cheap out. When in doubt, check with your local mu- nicipality. Building permits also come with inspections from your local mu- nicipal building inspector. If you are not comfortable inspecting your own renovation, you may want to consider hiring a certified home inspector to assist you. Michael Martin adds, there has never been a better time to renovate your home. Interest rates are at an all-time low and now with the federal governments announcement for tax credits for eligible home renovations you can finally get going on that proj- ect youve been putting off. The Ontario Home Builders Asso- ciation is the voice of the residential construction industry in Ontario rep- resenting 4,200 member companies organized into 29 local associations across the province. The industry contributes over $36 billion dollars to Ontarios economy, employing over 325,000 people across the province. Hiring a Renovator? Do Your Homework