The challenge is getting the work done without making your life unbearable. Although it's tempting to do it yourself, the money saved might not equal the stress or aggravation of a time-consuming repair project. If you're busy and under pressure to move, saddling yourself with another responsibility is just what you don' t need. Most of us have enough deadlines to worry about already with work and family obligations. In our boom economy, demand for home remodeling has skyrocketed.
More homeowners have money to pay for new additions, kitchens and other improvements.
As a result, the industry is so busy that homeowners are practically on their knees trying to get skilled tradespeople. There just aren't enough of them to go around. Keep in mind, too, that buyers today are hearing the nightmarish stories about fruitless searches for home contractors. It leaves you having to get creative. Here are some possible solutions.