How To Work With Contractors To Get YOUR DREAM HOME | S2E9

[@judymcinnis]

I completely understand how you feel about someone coming into your home on a daily basis can be so stressful. Even though they are there at your request doing something that will benefit you and your home. It's like having your sacred space invaded and it does make you feel vulnerable. It's taxing on your mental health. I have followed the whole process with you and it turned out spectacular!

[@Tubewomen]

Beautiful !!! Your contractor is amazing . ❤

[@robinwoods9961]

I have watched all the videos. Thank you for showing the renovation as it was happening. Your design and the workmen all were great. This kitchen is a dream kitchen. Great job. Can't wait for the bonus video. Thank you for all you do .

[@SherriSenel]

I felt most of your pains! We did a kitchen remodel 3 years ago but I wasn't expecting a baby! We had many hiccups along the way! Covid was one of them! I had quite a few issues with the contractor not meeting my standard of detail. I really could go on and on but in the end I was saying what you were saying, quote "I'll take care of that". I am an introvert by nature and an extrovert when I need to be. The social side was leaving me depleted at the end of the reno. I was tired of the mess, tired of the noise, tired of having to deal with issues that only I could address being the designer. I just wanted the project finished so I could get back to my peaceful space again. I loved your podcast! I love your finished kitchen! And I loved that you were kind enough to explain a delay in the release of a vlog when you didn't need to! ❤

[@justatitle]

If you haven’t already thought about getting your whole house duct system cleaned! You should. You wouldn’t believe how bad they get when you’ve undergone a renovation.

[@IMOO1896]

It’s been great to watch the progress of your new kitchen. Hard to believe those 2 small areas combine to for an awesome space.

[@tracygarrett3952]

Even though I'm not planning a reno, I still thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this podcast. Well done, MaCenna. The kitchen is fabulous!

[@soledadedesousa6537]

Will you share the financial details of this renovation? ☺️ Love your kitchen!!!

[@terriaviles]

Can you please share the kitchen renovation cost?? Great contractor 😀

[@user-nlvmruu]

I'm glad you could re-do your kitchen and all that, but I was so confused -- did you expand your countertop space? it looks like you have the same amount of sq footage on the countertops so no extra room near the stove to food prep and cook etc. but if the number is more than the visual I get it. I just was suprised I thought thered be way more countertop space.

[@TheRustyTrike]

❤❤❤ the kitchen turned out beautiful ❤❤❤

[@patwilkinson2182]

Thanks for sharing. Love your podcasts

[@ColleenDaub]

You guys!!! How is Kinsley fast asleep on her arm...❤❤❤

[@LxvenderTeaa_XoXo]

I’m an introvert too. There was a tradesman working in my kids’ bathroom that was so chatty, I didn’t hire them back for my primary bath reno. Too exhausting. Totally understand what you mean being “on” everyday. Also hated having to put on a bra for so long everyday. 😂

[@lynnesookdawar3979]

Thanks Macenna, very interesting. I have a lot of experience with contractors, being in the process of having a house built…tilers , builders, carpenters. Plumbers, electricians… I have learned ,like you that we need to be extremely explicit about both what we want and don’t want. Visuals, checking measurements, reaffirming, being present to check what they’re doing. Asking open, non- jugemental questions like «so how will you hide the screws? Show you’re interested. We were si lucky as our contractors were very professional. We paid a flat rate negotiated in advance for X work completed so it was in their interest to get the job done, even if they were doing several jobs at the same time and sometimes didn’t turn up when we thought.

[@michaelamaestas4950]

Thank you, so much

[@colindmcknight]

Regarding your budget draws- Did you deduct retainage from each draw/invoice amount for those progress payments, making up the balance in the final payment after the punch list was cleared?

[@jeanettewhite2144]

Great video/podcast ❤

[@urshg7542]

Oh Wow the kitchen looks amazing❤️🎉Love seeing you on a Sunday morning (New Zealand time)

[@deborahlehman8617]

Good job!!❤

[@Pkeats817]

You do such a great job with these podcasts. You articulate it all so well. Can’t wait to see you decorate the front deck.

[@sylviawolff433]

Your kitchen looks great! How did you install the corbels ?

[@annh.]

She shows how she did that on one of her YT channels. I don't remember which one.

[@Pkeats817]

You do such a great job with these podcasts. You articulate it all so well.

[@juemckool]

You deserved that contractor ❤

[@deniseellis5918]

Great video! I just ask a question. Ex are you going to fill in the nail holes?

[@monkeymaroon]

Aren’t weighted sleep sacks dangerous?

[@ceceluvelam794]

I love love your kitchen! I'm so over watching white kitchen cabinets. They are pretty but hard to keep wiping down. Kudos for you to make a kitchen look beautiful. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤.

[@IceQueen1234]

❤

[@justatitle]

You know! I was thinking about what you said “you’re being an introvert.” I wonder if you would entertain the idea, that maybe you are the opposite of an introvert. Renovations are definitely stressful for both introvert and extroverts, but for different reasons. The extrovert’s loss of control is very devastating , and handing over control is a major challenge to an extrovert. On the other hand, Introverts are internal thinkers who love safe spaces, so you don’t remind me of someone who is fearful of exposing your feelings, or afraid to be transparent. Just something to consider. I think you are brave and very confident.

[@jemma50]

FYI: The definition of introverts and extroverts is this - introverts recover their energy by being alone and need a lot of alone time; extroverts recover their energy by being with people. What you describe are nuances within both extroverts and introverts. For example, I am definitely an introvert (practically a hermit!), yet as a Virgo, I also need control over certain situations. That doesn't apply exclusively to extroverts.

[@gabl3400]

That part about women needing to bring up concerns matter of fact style and level headed is so real. I think some women have a hard time detaching themselves from the emotional part of their rationale and switching into the logistical and analytical type of personality-typical in men. That is such good, practical advise . If someone disagrees , then it is likely that they are ‘that’ women 😬

[@sylviawolff433]

You are a super woman!! How you did ALL of this AND with a NEWBORN!!! WOW!!!

[@Rose_Romano71]

I feel like we’re never going to see the cottage again, even the channel pictures have changed😢

[@brit331]

They literally own the house of course she’s gunna be there again, she’s been a bit preoccupied 😅

[@maivabo6919]

It burned her out. She's fully entitled to never go back. I don't think that will be the case, but if it was that's fine. People nagging for it on every single video that has nothing to do with the cottage isn't going to make her wanna go back to working on it. 😂 it's just gonna bring back the feeling of burnout when even thinking about it.

[@everleigh245]

She going burnout when the baby starts walking

[@Kaitlynvance]

She’s probably not gonna go back 😅 no baby room. They’ll just stay at her moms whenever she goes visit & have her dad meet Cade for once.

[@CQ584]

Beautiful MaKenna, did your amazing contractors honor you with a thankyou gift. Just curious.

[@tracygarrett3952]

Interesting. Is that a common practice? What kind of things would they tend to gift?

[@CQ584]

@@tracygarrett3952 It normally is in Canada. Realtors also gift something to the new home owners.