16 Construction Fails That Are Unbelievable

A good contractor will also be willing to work with you to stay within your budget by going over the proposal to see where you can cut back. One way that my family has saved money on construction projects in the past is by sourcing some of the materials ourselves, like light fixtures and bathroom cabinets, and even doing some of the smaller tasks, like hanging ceiling fans and installing doorknobs and bathroom hardware. Watch out when you're taking on parts of a construction project, though – you don't want to end up in over your head (which brings us to our next mistake)!