tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post3525379840545536098..comments2023-12-14T07:05:21.979-08:00Comments on Chief Family Officer: Our Bathroom Remodel & Having An Emergency FundChief Family Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02320154821990804327noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-69655552563484685242011-04-27T08:33:25.141-07:002011-04-27T08:33:25.141-07:00We remodel our home and rentals by using Craigslis...We remodel our home and rentals by using Craigslist to get slightly used vanities, faucets, tile and really almost everything! It is truly amazing the things we find there!!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04012088979860267905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-5729199138312235282011-04-26T19:05:17.697-07:002011-04-26T19:05:17.697-07:00@Shelby - All good advice, thank you! I'm sorr...@Shelby - All good advice, thank you! I'm sorry you had to learn this the hard way, thank you so much for sharing - I really appreciate it!Chief Family Officerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02320154821990804327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-10783891682643330812011-04-26T16:50:37.247-07:002011-04-26T16:50:37.247-07:00Glad to hear you found a good contractor by word o...Glad to hear you found a good contractor by word of mouth, I hope it was a VERY good referral! From my own experience, I have just a couple helpful hints. 1) Be CERTAIN of your project and cost (plan on a contingency both time and $). Contractors want to work as long as possible so they tend to have a lot of "sugestions". 2) Watch the workers. Not necessarily hover 24/7, but like I said, some like to spread the work out over days. 3) DO NOT let them have any idea that you can "afford" the remodel. Obviously you can afford it and they know it, but do drop concerns if they start to "up" the price. 4) Get it in writing! Better that everyone knows what is expected and don't be shy about it.<br /><br />I could go on and on....unfortunate personal experience. There are plenty of good contractors out there but as with EVERY industry, there's some bad apples.Shelbynoreply@blogger.com