8 Things You Should Never Say to a Contractor

Ready to revamp your kitchen or finally add on that deck you’ve been dreaming about since last winter? Unless you’re going the do-it-yourself route, you’ll need a contractor—one with whom you can have a solid working relationship. You’ll need someone you can rely on, a good communicator who can keep your project on track. You’ll be hashing out specific details and having to make tough decisions together, so hiring someone you feel comfortable with is key. But if you really want to make sure things go smoothly, don’t blurt out everything that comes to mind, and certainly not one of these eight phrases.

Make sure you know what not to say—and how to set up your next home improvement project for success.