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While many Americans are ready to take on remodeling/renovation projects this spring, doing it the wrong way can be costly. Some errors to avoid:

Not knowing exactly what you want

If you dont know exactly what you want or specify what you want, youre going to get what the contractorthinksyou want. And it could end up costing you dearly. For home remodeling design ideas, inspiration and a whole lot more (including cost estimates), check out Zillow Digs free on theiPador the web. You can search by style, cost or room. And whats really cool is that you can search by specific elements within a room, such as quartz or granite countertops, for example. Share your boards with your contractor so that youre clear on your objectives.

Hiring the first contractor who comes along

Sure, he may seem nice, and he may seem competent, but have you checked him out? What do your friends say about him? Have you contacted his references? Seen his work? Are there any complaints lodged against him? (P.S.: The Better Business Bureau just released its top 10 list of inquiries from consumers, and half relate to home improvement.) What do subcontractors and suppliers have to say about their dealings with him? Is he licensed and insured? As excited as you may be about taking on this new project, you need to do a fair amount of due diligence.

Jumping at the lowest bid

Get at least three bids, and throw out the lowest one so as to avoid the inevitable consequence: cheap materials, shoddy installation, etc. Dont invite trouble in! Rather, hire someone who not only comes in within target, price-wise, but is someone you feel personally comfortable with.

Not insisting on a written contract

Every detail about your project should be included in a contract, from the start date to the approximate completion date, right down to the brand of fixtures to the number of coats of paint. Be as specific as possible! Also important: setting a time limit for fixing defects so that if a dispute arises, its not endless.

Not setting a payment schedule

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The heck with Harvard, says New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Most high school grads should learn a trade . . . like plumbing.

Bloomberg -- he of the no-oversized sodas -- is now reportedly dispensing career advice via his weekly radio show.

The people who are going to have the biggest problem are college graduates who arent rocket scientists, if you will, not at the top of their class, Bloomberg said Friday, according to the New York Daily News.

Compare a plumber to going to Harvard College being a plumber, actually for the average person, probably would be a better deal, he reportedly said. You dont spend ... four years spending $40,000, $50,000 in tuition without earning income.

- Mayor Bloomberg, in his last State of the City address

Bloomberg made the remark in response to a question on his weekly radio show appearance, according to a spokesman contacted by FoxNews.com, although a transcript of the remarks was not immediately available.

The mayor added that another benefit to learning a trade, like plumbing, is that its hard to outsource, or computerize.

Its hard to farm that out, he reportedly said, and its hard to automate that.

The mayor seemed to bookend those remarks the following day with an address to the graduating class of Ohios Kenyon College.

I know that todays job market is not easy, he reportedly told those assembled for his address speech, ...today, if I interview a recent college grad who tells me he or she spent the summer curing cancer, bringing peace to the Middle East, and writing the Great American Novel Im impressed.

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Rod Stewarts son thinks his father is a plumber.

The singer, who is currently promoting his new album Time, revealed that one of his two youngest children doesnt know about his global fame.

A father of eight, the rocker became a parent again in his sixties with third wife Penny Lancaster, welcoming sons Alistair and Aiden in 2005 and 2011 respectively.

"My two-year-old son doesn't even know what I do for a living yet...he's never seen me on stage. Hes coming to his first concert in one of the British shows. He thinks Im a plumber, like my dad was, Rod told the BBC.

The Do Ya Think Im Sexy singer is currently celebrating his first original record in 20 years reaching the number one spot in the British album charts.

Having sold over 100million records in his decade-spanning career, the star has focused on covering iconic American songs and Christmas hits on his latest releases.

The 68-year-old revealed that writing his memoir Rod: The Autobiography, which was released in 2012, made him realise he should transform his colourful family history into music.

On the record, he candidly sings about personal issues, including the pain of his multiple divorces.

Rod said he is very proud to return to the top of the charts after 30 years. His last UK number one was in 1983 with the single Baby Jane.

"I was putting the book together and one inspired the other, and being surrounded by family and friends, you know, I suddenly realised what a stock of stuff I had to write about," he said.

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It was reported in times-series.co.uk that 48-year-old, full-time plumber Mondo Penas life-sized octopus was made from copper scraps left over from his job. The former San Franciscans work also includes a 15-foot copper giraffe, a shark and a giant eel, and he completes his sculptures using a welding torch. What started out as a hobby for the father of two after he was badly injured in a car crash in 1994 has transformed into an incredible talent that has taken over his garden.

Renowned for their Edinburgh emergency plumbers, Plumber 24 Hours also operates throughout the country. Having been heavily involved within the industry for a number of years, the team take an active interest in all updates and developments within the field. The latest news caught their attention and a representative shares their thoughts on the subject.

Its great to see that these scrap pieces are being put to good use. Copper is an extremely valuable metal, as well as being soft and malleable, making it perfect for sculpting. Its encouraging to see the creative talents of a fellow plumber being recognised.

Plumber 24 Hours is the nations leading emergency plumber company. Run by Martin Smith, the firm offers plumbers, gas engineers, oil engineers, drainage engineers and emergency electricians and works to provide a 24 hour domestic and commercial plumbing service 365 days of the year. With customer service the principle concern, Plumber 24 Hours has been noted by magazines as the most reliable plumbing emergency company. The company also makes use of the latest technology on the internet to make sure everything runs smoothly.

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