You found a contractor with great reviews, everyone's on their best behavior, and you're about to hand over your life savings to someone you met two weeks ago. What could go wrong?
In this episode, I sit down with Garrett Hardy, author of Through Reno Mess: Contractor Proof Your Home and Budget. Garrett has spent decades on high-end residential projects, appeared on HGTV Canada's Kitchen Equipped, and has seen every way a renovation can go sideways. We talk about why hiring a contractor is basically speed dating with your money on the line, the "renovation prenup" that could save you from losing leverage mid-project, and how to vet a contractor before you ever sign a contract.
Whether you're planning a kitchen remodel or just getting a fence put up, this one's packed with stuff you won't learn on HGTV.
Reno Mess Tribe: RenoMessTribe.com
Book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/02Iufcjw
Free mini class: https://maven.com/p/4fc402/living-through-reno-mess
Use code "medici" for 25% off the live weekend course (save $250): https://maven.com/reno-mess/contractor-proof
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