Handling the Stress of a Home Renovation There's a certain point during a home renovation when sawdust is falling, decisions are really stressful and money is flying out of the bank. This is when a homeowner's temperature reaches its peak boiling point and sometimes results to a meltdown. However, there are some ways you can do to avoid or at least minimize the stress during your home renovation project. First things first, always make sure to establish good communication with your contractor. It’s essential to have an effective 2- way communication for a smooth home remodeling project. It’s essential to establish good rapport and mutual trust with your contractor. You’ll spend a lot of time with your contractor so compatibility is key. Make sure to have a written proposal to ensure it reflects exactly how you want the home remodeling project to materialize. Have a clear and mutual understanding of all the details of the project up front. Settle every little detail before the actual work starts. Keep in mind that renovating your home will be an interruption on your regular life routine, so it's important to make your time flexible during the project so that you will be available to immediately attend to unexpected circumstances. Remember that there is always instances that you may want to change materials or details during the renovation. Make sure that before you start the actual renovation, you should have an agreement with your contractor.