Any carpenter just won't do

Believe me, in the numerous times I've had to move in and out of one place to another, there has been at least two or three carpenters that has been in my employ. And I thought that just getting one or even sticking to one will do. Nope, that simply won't do.

Apparently, there are some carpenters who are simply better in doing furniture while the better ones are more skilled, not just in carpentry, but also in the things around the house that most people never see. These guys are the foremen, the head carpenters. Quite hard to find them, because they do other jobs being contracted by small construction companies. But if you do bump into one, keep them, they're really handy.

When I was ready to move in, I called up my foreman and had him see my bare empty space. Since he was already doing work on other condo projects, he was quick to make suggestions on what carpentry work was needed to be done prior to me moving in. And while most people never really notice the details, its only when you actually leave them to do the work and wait for a couple of weeks until the day they're ready to let you in your house with all your stuff.

Really, I could have simply moved-in if I wanted to. My place in Mandaluyong seemed okay, but I promised myself that I wouldn't spend on anything else but renovations to the condo. I could see how the six-figure amount I saved up prior to moving in was decreasing week after week. But really, worth it. You may spend less on simple carpentry work, but getting foremen to do the thinking part for you is well worth it.

There still are some things that you have to decide for yourself like the kind of lights you want in the living room or the exact palette of your wall, but for everything else - they'll get the job done. That's why you're paying them extra, right?