[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by LiverpoolWalrus

I'm getting ready to hire contractors for a complete makeover. Projects include new kitchen and two baths, floors, windows, painting in and out, new roof, plumbing and electrical updates, etc. Would you hire a general contractor to do everything? Or would you hire individual specialists - a separate roofer, separate floor company, separate window company, etc.?

I'm thinking separate contractors might give you a little more control and might be cheaper because the general contractor usually subcontracts and tacks a surcharge onto their price, understandably, to make it worth his while.

We used separate contractors on our home in Cincinnati. Please share with us. Many of us love to see the lovely changes people do to their homes. Our home is nine years old and I think we need some updates in light fixtures and the fact our cabinets don't go all the way to the ceiling. Also floor tile becomes dated as well. I may be old but I really enjoy seeing what is current in home trends. Please post pictures and enjoy the process sir/ma'am.