There are many things around my house that tend to need a little maintenance every now and again. Right now, my husband and I have a dilemma regarding our kitchen. It is in need of some serious repairs and renovations, but we are unsure of exactly how to reach our end goal. Many homeowners find themselves considering whether to attempt to tackle home repairs themselves or hire a general contractor to perform the repairs. There can be pros and cons to each side of the issue that those lists vary greatly depending on the homeowner.
My husband would like to save money and believes that it will be less expensive if he can get the work done without having to pay for labor. I am not sure if he realizes the amount of work that he will need to provide in order to cover all of the labor for our planned renovations, but he assures me that it is the less expensive route to take. With his full-time work schedule, I just don't think it is a great plan. I assume that the renovations will be drawn out much longer than they would with a paid contractor. I am not excited to live through a home renovation at all and I certainly do not want it to last longer than necessary. I prefer that my husband hire out help to finish the job. There are plenty of excellent general contractors in Maine that have more experience than my husband does in kitchen repairs. Even if my husband would consider accepting the help of a general contractor for half of the work load, I would rest a little easier.
If you are considering some home remodeling ask yourself a few questions to see if you have chosen the right "route." How much time do you have to complete this project? Do you have prior experience with the tools you'll need to use? How much money can you afford to spend on your project? The questions may seem simple enough, but you may be surprised to know how many people start home projects without setting clear limits about what is anticipated or place budgets on time or money. When that happens, repairs can tend to last longer and cost more.
As with the home projects we have done in the past, I know that this remodeling job will be wonderful once it is finished. However, there is a tiny part of chaos that I will deal with each day until the job is done and I just hope that end goal arrives sooner than later.