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  Spring has sprung! BBB is warning homeowners to be on the lookout for home improvement scams.

This is the time of year when less-than-reputable or unqualified contractors come into town promising a variety of services at cut-rate prices. They may show up at your door, advertise in local papers, or deliver fliers to your home.

There are thousands of reputable contractors who will deliver quality work, on time and within budget. Here are some tips from the BBB on how consumers can avoid costly mistakes and scams:

 Springtime is synonymous with spring scams. It never fails. Every year, around this time, scam artists come out of the woodwork. Scam artists will break down your door with “too good to be true” opportunities. BBB recommends you look out for these three spring scams:

 SHEPHERDSVILLE – When Bullitt County Judge/Executive Melanie Roberts presents her 2013-14 budget to fiscal court members in early May, there will be a 50-cent per hour across-the-board increase proposed.

  PIONEER VILLAGE - Do you remember in being offered home economics or shop in high school?