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<blockquote data-quote="ronny" data-source="post: 1870356" data-attributes="member: 8853"><p>WFT offers good advice. Listen to him. It is far, far better to spend a little more money now than a lot more money later. Also, walk around your current house and list all the things that you like and dislike and use that as the basis for your planning.</p><p></p><p>My experience with contractors has been that when they quote you a price, assuming you're not obviously wealthy, they will figure in the cheapest way to accomplish the mission. This might include cheap lighting, ceiling fans, door and cabinet fixtures, etc. I could go on, but this would get to be a long list. Just keep an eye on things and ask questions, and then check out the answers. It's a big investment, but it's not a bad time to be building.</p><p></p><p>If I had it to do all over again, I'd act as my own general contractor (or find one I could trust) and do as much of the work myself as I could. If you can tile, paint, tape and bed, do the trim, landscaping etc., you'll be way ahead.</p><p></p><p>If you're not hands on, then you'll have to do your due diligence up front in selecting a reputable contractor and develope a good working relationship with him/her.</p><p></p><p>Good luck! It's an experience everyone should enjoy at least once.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ronny, post: 1870356, member: 8853"] WFT offers good advice. Listen to him. It is far, far better to spend a little more money now than a lot more money later. Also, walk around your current house and list all the things that you like and dislike and use that as the basis for your planning. My experience with contractors has been that when they quote you a price, assuming you're not obviously wealthy, they will figure in the cheapest way to accomplish the mission. This might include cheap lighting, ceiling fans, door and cabinet fixtures, etc. I could go on, but this would get to be a long list. Just keep an eye on things and ask questions, and then check out the answers. It's a big investment, but it's not a bad time to be building. If I had it to do all over again, I'd act as my own general contractor (or find one I could trust) and do as much of the work myself as I could. If you can tile, paint, tape and bed, do the trim, landscaping etc., you'll be way ahead. If you're not hands on, then you'll have to do your due diligence up front in selecting a reputable contractor and develope a good working relationship with him/her. Good luck! It's an experience everyone should enjoy at least once. [/QUOTE]
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