#59 When Renovations Go Wrong - Snags, Fixes & What To Do Next

About this episode

The episode discusses common renovation issues and how to manage them effectively.

Renovations rarely go exactly to plan, and that’s normal. In this final episode of our 'What We Wish We Knew Then' series, we talk about what happens when things go wrong, from minor snags to bigger issues, and how to handle them calmly and effectively. What we cover: The most common things that go wrong (including our own disasters!) How to create and manage a snag list Issues you can expect - from cracks and leaks to finishing details How to communicate clea...

People in this episode

Hosts: Jenny Sheahan, Kate O'Driscoll

Topics covered

• renovations
• snags
• fixes
• communication
• home improvement

Keywords

• renovation problems
• snag list
• home repairs
• communication in renovations
• fixing issues

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