Working for Your Contractor
This has got to be one of those experiences that do-it-yourself'ers can bond over...those times when you feel like you work more for your contractor than they work for you.
I took a morning to insulated the bathroom. Paul's team finished up the framing for the new shower, so insulation the outer wall is the last thing that needs to be done before they install the durock and the drywall starts going in.
Insulating is clearly something in the 'DYI' category--a project that we can manage and a chance to save some money on labor.
For some reason, though, it seems like I'm working to fit in to the contractor's schedule instead of the homeowner that writes the checks. It doesn't have anything to do with Paul--his guys are great--but work has to be done in a certain order. I'm just lucky when it does indeed fit perfectly into the schedule of a "weekend house warrior".
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Comments
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I just found this place that sells vintage stuff from demolitioned homes. It is sad for the homes, but I am glad someone is saving the stuff. They have lots of cool stuff, but I have no idea how expensive they are. They're in Glen Elyn, it's worth a look: www.vintagedetails.com
Posted by: Marie | February 26, 2005 5:41 PM
That is what I am enjoying about being the GC and the builder on our home. We work on our schedule. We are going to hire out the insulation and drywall so that will be interesting getting that all scheduled since they depend on each other and each of their jobs depend on passing inspections. I am enjoying your blog since you are a few steps ahead of us. You are my crystal ball.
Posted by: Jane | March 1, 2005 12:36 PM