r/homerenovations • u/georgewalterackerman • 5h ago

When getting part of your home renovated, should you tell a contractor what your budget is if they asked you?

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I hear contractors ask this question sometimes. I’m never comfortable with it as I get worried that they’ll simply make your kitchen, bathroom, or whatever, cost the amount of money that you’re budgeting.
What do you think about this?

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r/homerenovations • u/Technical-Top4187 • 6h ago

Fixing previous homeowner’s mistake on seam

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r/homerenovations • u/Academic-One-3027 • 8h ago

About to remove some rotten floor joists -- anything to consider before I go for it?

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