I just let Renovation -- 69th Worldcon -- know that I won't be attending after all. Given the house situation, spending that much money would be irresponsible. Also, being away while work is being done would mean that I'd return to a yurt and confused cats. Fine, control issues are the real reason I'm staying home, not the money. Happy
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I would definitely want to be there to make sure things are done as they should be. I've heard too many stories about what happens when the homeowner doesn't inspect the work early and often.
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I like the idea of Tear-down-and-rebuild-acon. We could all come help.
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Warning from her past that you probably already know (but control issues figure here, too): make sure you like the plans before they start. Change orders cost.
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I have learned time and again that one does NOT leave the house unattended when there are contractors about. Even if it's just to confirm a bit of info or answer a question, being around is a very good thing !
Especially if it avoids your new deck being two inches too high, so that you trip and fall onto it the first time you see it...
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Yeah, the people who are actually doing the work may not grasp the "why" of "this has to be here" until it's explained more than once. And then you want to watch. If only it were all as smooth as "This Old House" or some of the other homebuilding/home renovation shows.
Best of luck with yours, including the financing thereof.
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