Hired Help

Along this long and winding road to a completed renovation, we endeavored to do as much of the work (fun and backbreaking alike) as possible ourselves.

Well, I've had an epiphany. It's worth hiring skilled tradespeople who do a good job, fast and professionally. This may not be news to most of you, but it became abundantly clear to me when last weekend, we tried to paint our bathroom. It was frustrating, very difficult to do well and entirely unsatisfying work - it looked like crap - it looked like we did it ourselves.

I love our painters as only a woman who has cut her own ceilings unsuccessfully on a teetering, rickety ladder can love. They are a Godsend, and I would recommend them to anyone, anyday. Reasonable, professional, thoughtful, thorough, detailed and fast. What's not to love?

Here are some close-ups of the trim that they painted. Tye installed it with Leah and they did a lovely, very professional job - quite something given that there is not a square corner or plumb wall in the entire house. The trim came from a wonderful Canadian trim and moulding company called Brenlo. They were very helpful and gave us great service - as well as an account - and refunded us for all trim (over 3 ft long) that we didn't use.

This is an official shout out to all trades who we hired and did a superb job. We thank you for allowing us the privilege of paying you to do stuff we couldn't have done 1/2 well ourselves.