My Boys

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I am running out of things to blog about these days.. and it's not because of the lack of eventfulness. There is plenty going on.. just not a lot I can share right now. We have contractors coming in, bids are being made and I am gathering info and learning so much that I can't wait to share.. but before I do numbers need to be crunched, pros and cons weighed and decisions to be made.

Have you ever hired a contractor? Have any words of wisdom to share?

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Comments

Pumpkin Delight (Kimberly) said…
Oh that's such a stressful thing. I'm terrible at it and usually just take the first estimate, but it's good to make a plan and really think about it. Can't wait to hear what the plans are! Good luck!
10/03/2013
Hena Tayeb said…
thanks.. hoping to lock in a deal over the weekend. :)
10/03/2013
Jane said…
a lot of things to handle. i just felt like i was watching a snippet out of hgtv! hope all goes well with contractors, etc.!
10/03/2013
Hena Tayeb said…
thanks. hgtv makes it all look so easy
10/03/2013
Unknown said…
The cutest pictures!! How about a pregnancy update or some ideas for the new baby's nursery? :)
10/03/2013
Hena Tayeb said…
thanks. Unfortunately this little one won't be getting a pretty nursery just yet.. it's gonna take us a little time before we work our way upstairs.. but as we learnt from D.. they don't know the difference and they want to spend more time in your room anyway..
10/03/2013
Corinne said…
Cute pictures =) I've never hired a contractor though so I can't really help - but good luck =)

Corinne x
www.skinnedcartree.com
10/03/2013
Salty Pumpkin Studio said…
Beautiful photo
Good luck. I'll be thinking of you with hopes things go smoothly.
10/03/2013
Susannah said…
I'm excited to hear about things when you are able to share!
10/03/2013
Jennifer Hays said…
I have hired a contractor, and the results have been all over the place. If you can get references, I think that helps a lot. I hope it all goes smoothly. Your boys are very handsome. :)
10/03/2013
Hena Tayeb said…
My boys say thank you!
thanks for the tip.. yes we have checked references.. this is our first time too so hoping it all goes smoothly.. it has been a learning experience so far
10/03/2013
Hena Tayeb said…
soon i hope.. i can hardly wait :)
10/03/2013
Hena Tayeb said…
thanks.. that means a lot
10/03/2013
Hena Tayeb said…
thanks..
10/03/2013
Why Girls Are Weird said…
I don't have any advice but I wish you good luck!
10/03/2013
Briseidy said…
they look like they're having lots of fun! great pics...have a nice weekend
10/04/2013
Shoko said…
aw, they are adorable! :)
10/04/2013
Laura Jones said…
cute pictures! i can't really give any advice, but good luck anyway! x
10/06/2013
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