The endless, messy job of finishing
With a roof on, brick walls up and windows in place, work moved inside. We were moving into the finishing phase of the project and, paradoxically, finishing takes longer than you expect.
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For some items, especially those with a high base price, there’s a decision to make. Spend more for a higher-quality product with a longer lifespan, or spend less and face replacing or repairing it earlier.
Another way to stay involved in your renovation project and to keep costs down is to take responsibility for sourcing some of the materials.
With a roof on, brick walls up and windows in place, work moved inside. We were moving into the finishing phase of the project and, paradoxically, finishing takes longer than you expect.
Read moreWith any major home renovation project you’d be wise to take the time to tell the neighbours what’s coming.
Read moreConstruction and renovation can be expensive. So if there’s something you don’t understand, ask the contractor to explain.
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