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Old 01-02-2008, 03:33 PM   #15
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Originally Posted by RunningBum View Post
I don't think my parents were inconvenienced for very long at all. They ordered everything and had it ready to go before any demolition was started. I think they did most all of it over a weekend, (maybe when the guy was available from his regular job?) because they stayed with my sister for 2-3 days during the primary work time. Maybe they put up with some of the work beforehand and this was only when they would be without anything available in the bathroom to use. The key was to get everything on hand before, make sure it was the right size, etc, and make sure the guy is ready to go start to finish.

My other tip is to wait until you have lived in the area long enough to know who is a reliable contractor.
Good idea. I hadn't thought of that!
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