Today Elsie is sharing her first experience with hiring a general contractor - the pros, the cons, and whether it is worth it or not. We are also answering a listener’s question about making an initial plan for what your home needs as you are still house shopping, plus our unpopular opinions on blogging. Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. Thank you to this week's sponsor:  Get $20 off your fertility test at modernfertility.com/mess Receive 10% off your first three months at ritual.com/abeautifulmess Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Save $35 on your first order at splendidspoon.com/beautifulmess