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[quote=Anonymous]To the original question, essentially you'd be acting as GC and partly as laborer.

I've done it. You can save a lot of money, but you will work for that money. It will take you a lot longer to finish the job than a contractor, so you have to be prepared to live with you house torn up and the bathroom unavailable.

You will have more trouble getting people to work with you than a contractor would, because you can't offer them repeat business.  You'll be at the bottom of their priority list, if anyone higher priority needs something they'll get taken care of first.

Contractors know the cheapest places to buy things and can get discounts unavailable to non-contractors. Although with internet shopping this isn't so much of a deal.

There are some advantages. You have home field advantage, it's easier for you to work there than someone else. A lot of the work in a renovation is really low skill, carrying debris out and materials in. It's a lot easier to change your mind if you're the only one affected. [/quote]

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