[A masterfully delivered home project always enhances the level of comfort and convenience where we live. Our reward for making another wise hiring decision.]

*The Joy Of The Home Setting

If we reside in a private home setting, we are always interested in doing as much as we can without having to call in outside support. We cherish our privacy. Subsequently, as much as we possibly can – we shall DIY. The “way to go” most times. However, there are times when we are going to need the assistance of building trades personnel. Home repair and improvement contractors are in that category.

*But Then, A Dark Side

If we are living in any of the states which have seen or are experiencing the devastation of tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, etc (as in Florida, Louisiana, Texas, California, and in other sectors), our homes are either completely destroyed, irreparably mangled, or still standing but in major disrepair. This is no time for engaging quaint platitudes about home enjoyment when the structural center of our lives has been wiped out or rendered uninhabitable. And worse…...of the roughly 20 people who were killed in the wake of Hurricane Laura in August, there was reportedly a 68-year-old man who perished in Louisiana: a tree collapsed on his home taking his life. (Natural Disasters, AP News, 8/27/2020). For sure, there is a dark side, as well.

*Light At The Other End of The Tunnel

In lieu of all which is going on where we live, even death, we who remain have important decisions to make toward recovery. Although many of us still have our homes, there remain urgent public utilities concerns which can exist for several weeks i.e. loss of electricity, clean water, and safe sewage, causing us to make choices concerning hiring contractor support. These will either help allay or compound our grief.

To be continued in Part 2 - “Do-Able Tips For US Private Home Heads Hiring Best Contractors.”

Please refer to Resource Box for other important information. We may want to learn more about how we can improve upon our standards for hiring only those most suitable to delivering on our home needs.*

Comments always welcome.

Edited with special assistance from M. Conti

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