Once you
have
finalized
the
plans
for your
upcoming
project
and
decided
on a
contractor,
there
are
several
other
important
issues
you
should
be aware
of when
construction
begins.
Larger
projects,
such as
room
additions,
may
change
the
living
conditions
in your
home for
the
duration
of the
project.
While
most of
the
changes
will
only be
minor
inconveniences,
you
should
know
beforehand
the
problems
you may
encounter
when
construction
begins.
The most
important
thing to
remember
is that
quality
takes
time.
This may
mean
waiting
an extra
day or
two for
special
order
materials,
or
waiting
for a
particular
specialty
trade
contractor
(such as
a
plumber
or
electrician)
that you
know is
reliable.
We know
that
delaying
construction
for a
couple
extra
days is
not an
easy
thing to
do, but
ensuring
your
project
is
completed
to your
total
satisfaction
will be
worth it
when
your
project
is
completed.
Living
in a
construction
zone
means
living
with
inconveniences
during
construction.
You will
have
workers
coming
in and
out of
your
home,
dust
settling
throughout
the
house
from
construction,
and you
may not
be able
to use
certain
rooms.
The
homeowner
who is
prepared
for such
inconveniences
won't
find
them
quite as
inconvenient
as the
homeowner
who
plans to
continue
living
as if
nothing
is
taking
place in
their
home.
The best
way to
prepare
for your
construction
project
is to
talk to
your
contractor.
He knows
exactly
what
will be
taking
place
during
construction
and can
help
settle
some of
the
concerns
you may
have.
Remember
to see
our
section
on
Hiring
Tips
&
Project
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