I scan the media each week to keep abreast of all that has to do with building and remodeling homes, new tools, and new technology in the trades. I also talk to dozens of homeowners. I can tell you that inflation and soaring interest rates are inspiring more and more homeowners to contemplate tackling home-improvement projects that two years ago they would have hired out.
The good news is you can rent a lot of cool tools you might not realize exist. These tools make jobs easier to without help—and therefore often cheaper and less time-consuming for you.
A month ago, I was hired by a Florida woman to be her virtual general contractor for a major renovation on her house in central Maine. This energetic woman figured that with me in her back pocket, available to do video or voice calls while she’s at the job site, I could help her successfully navigate this project. She stands to save close to $100,000 by my calculations….