Tommy is not here today, so Nance talks about all the things a homeowner needs to be aware of before starting a project. It doesn’t matter what the project size might be, you need to plan.

Put That Hammer Down and Don’t Do It Yourself! No-Nonsense Nance covers a variety of topics.

What do I do if I have an emergency repair that needs to be done right away?

The first step is to be proactive – put together a list of contractors for various contractors that can help in an emergency

Put the emergency numbers in your contact list

What if I don’t have a contractor already identified?

Once you’ve chosen the provider, you need to be prepared to find other options if they’re busy

Don’t react without doing your research

Get a price before you let the contractor start the project

Get the insurance papers from your contractor

With a renovation, where do you start?

Before doing anything else, establish a budget

Next, you need to find and interview contractors

Prepare a list of the things you want for your project

Make sure you get an estimate from multiple contractors

Once you select a contractor, make sure you sign a contract

Make sure you take notes when you meet with the contractor

Find out about whether the contractor has enough employees to handle the size of your project

You should do change orders for anything unexpected that comes up

If Tommy 2 Shoes won’t do it himself, you should Put that hammer down and contact The Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast at [email protected]. This and every episode of the Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast are taped at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and are hosted on the United Podcast Network.