Seriously, every time I need to get some work done around the house, it feels like I'm rolling dice or something. I've read tons of articles and guides online about how to pick the right contractor, but honestly, most of them seem pretty generic. You know, stuff like "check references" or "get multiple quotes." Like, duh...I've done all that. But somehow, even when I do everything by the book, I still end up with mixed results.
Last year, we needed our bathroom redone. I spent weeks researching contractors, reading reviews, asking neighbors for recommendations—the whole nine yards. Finally settled on a guy who seemed great on paper: good reviews, reasonable price, seemed professional when we met. But when the work started...ugh. He was late half the time, left a mess every day (seriously, dust everywhere), and the project dragged on way longer than he promised. The final result was okay-ish but definitely not worth all that stress.
Then my sister-in-law just picks someone randomly from Facebook Marketplace (I know, right?!) and gets this amazing kitchen remodel done in no time flat without any drama. Like how does that even happen?
It's getting frustrating because it feels like no matter how much research you do or how careful you are, there's still this huge element of luck involved. And it's not just me—I hear similar stories from friends and coworkers all the time.
Wondering if others here have had similar experiences with choosing contractors? Is there some secret trick I'm missing here or is it really just luck of the draw sometimes?
