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<p>[QUOTE="ElainePDX, post: 176019, member: 61"]</p><p>Another strategy, that we have used, is to hang around while the job is completed. </p><p></p><p>For example, we hired an electrician to install some ceiling lights when we moved into our current townhouse, and my husband kept him company, helped when appropriate, and asked a lot of questions while the electrician worked. As a result, H was able to inquire about the condition of the insulation in the attic and learn a fair amount about our wiring.</p><p></p><p>Of course not all contractors will agree to this, but most of the people we have hired are happy for the company and enjoy talking about their work. They are glad to stay up on the ladder if we are around to hand up a tool or flick a light switch. We end up learning quite a lot and sometimes make a new friend.</p><p></p><p>As with all things, it helps to be genuinely nice and sincerely curious. You also need to know when it is better to back off and get out of the way!</p><p>[/QUOTE]</p>
[QUOTE="ElainePDX, post: 176019, member: 61"] Another strategy, that we have used, is to hang around while the job is completed. For example, we hired an electrician to install some ceiling lights when we moved into our current townhouse, and my husband kept him company, helped when appropriate, and asked a lot of questions while the electrician worked. As a result, H was able to inquire about the condition of the insulation in the attic and learn a fair amount about our wiring. Of course not all contractors will agree to this, but most of the people we have hired are happy for the company and enjoy talking about their work. They are glad to stay up on the ladder if we are around to hand up a tool or flick a light switch. We end up learning quite a lot and sometimes make a new friend. As with all things, it helps to be genuinely nice and sincerely curious. You also need to know when it is better to back off and get out of the way! [/QUOTE]
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