In all honestly, it has not been terrible and the end result is wonderful. I love, love, love our new bedroom and bathroom and the playroom is so much better. The last month was a bit inconvenient, but the majority was okay. We still have decorating to do and there is still a lot of stuff in the garage that needs to be brought back in or donated. If we've lived without since February there is a good chance that we don't need it.
Some things I have learned through this process:
- think twice before making an insurance claim, or quit your job so you can keep on top of the claim. It is a full-time job. We made a claim on our roof as it was damaged in a hail storm. The insurance company was easy to deal with- it has been the mortgage company that is a nightmare. For some reason, they have to be listed as a payee on each check. The paperwork required to get it endorsed is ridiculous. That's all I'll say about that because I'll get all worked up again.
- don't ask a subcontractor "When will you be here?" Ask " Will you be here Friday?" Otherwise they are very non-commital.
- You really do have to watch the subcontractors closely. The tile guy does not care about the new paint on your baseboards. The paint guy does not care about the windows. When the painter comes to do touch ups, you will have to point out every. single. place that needs touch ups. I guess he can't see the brown spot 6 inches away from the one I just pointed to.
- the finishing details really do take forever. Everyone had warned us about that, but I really didn't expect it to take that long.
I'm sure there is more, but now a review in pictures! Still lots of decorating to do, but we are just enjoying it as it is for now!
Before:
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| back yard with tree |
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| old master bedroom |
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| old playroom |
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| old master bath |
New:
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| Huck's room |
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| playroom |
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