Contract the Cleaning Too

Obviously a remodeling project can make a big mess in your house, but it’s probably worth your money to hire one more contractor to do the cleaning, and do it before you move back into the new rooms. Properly cleaning the dust, adhesives, and scraps left behind isn’t just hard work, it takes special know-how to do it right. So spring for that extra $200-300 for a professional cleaning crew; chances are it’s nothing compared to what you just spent on your rehab.