The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) is alerting California consumers who are considering hiring a painter, landscaper – or any other type of construction contractor – that it is illegal to ask for or accept a down payment of more than 10 percent of the total home improvement contract price of $1,000, whichever is less.
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Steam Shower: Make Your Life a Little Steamy
Put Some Steam in Your Life
Installing a home steam shower unclogs the sinuses in the morning and relaxes the muscles at night. It’s a luxury upgrade-up to $10,000 for a custom-framed steam shower; or about half that for a prefabricated unit. But compared with an upscale bathroom remodel $54,000, a steam shower is a comparatively inexpensive way to feel like royalty.