Considering a remodel? You might want to wait.

[bhoferp]

We will (hopefully) have our master bath remodel completed tomorrow. All supplies are in but the Toto Washlet bidet and it is supposed to be in tomorrow. We signed the contract in January but work didn't start until April 13th. We originally were told it would be in late March. We paid 1/4 down in January (for supplies) and 1/4 at the beginning of the work. We will pay another 1/4 tomorrow (after substantial completion) and will be billed later for the rest. Our remodelers worked every day for 3 weeks but then we had to wait because of supply chain issues. After 3 weeks we could use the toilet and sink, but not the shower. Our remodelers have been both pleasant and professional and communication has been excellent. They weren't cheap but the price wasn't exorbitant. They are rated A+ with the BBB. Our bathroom looks great and we have been pleased with the whole process.

[Teacher Terry]

My son has decided that he will do my bathroom remodeling since I scaled back the scope of the project. That will save me a ton of money.

[DrRoy]

I know that these kind of stories are rather typical these days. So many people have found that if they are going to spend a lot more time at home, they want home to be nicer. We are about to begin a project to oak panel our study. We have a contractor that we like above any other, and have used him twice before. Even with the good relationship, we started talking to him about this last fall, and he is just going to get started in a week or two. Most of the materials are delivered for the job. We are not pleased with the delay, but this guy does fantastic work at a reasonable price. No one else for us. If we delay the project, it just means that we do not get to have use of the new room. He said last fall that wood prices had gone crazy, and that maybe we should delay. We got a delay anyway, and prices just went up more. No benefit from waiting longer. We are go.

[jollystomper]

One of my "blow that dough" plans for 2021 was an upgrade of our first floor bathroom. A relatively small job - replace tile, vanity, and toilet to make it similar in style to our other bathrooms. The contractor who did our other bathrooms (who is also a good friend) has been up beyond his ears with projects, but hopes to start it next week. I am trying to make it as easy as possible for him. I already have the tile, vanity, and toilet, I will be his "assistant muscle" to help tear out the current stuff, and I will do all of the painting. I'm hoping that the items I need him for can be done in a couple of days.One can have trouble getting contractors interested in small jobs like these, so I feel fortunate he is getting me on his schedule.

[gayl]

You've convinced me to do as much of the kitchen as possible. I'm starting wrong. Doing cupboards, next painting cooktop to match oven / fridge / dishwasher with liquid stainless, then brush painting backsplash. It's brown [emoji2961] Having a local guy replace floors. Just farming out 1 thing