During renovation, you’ll have dozens of micro-conversations: “We shifted this switch,” “We changed that tile,” “We agreed to this extra cost,” “We moved this wall a little.” After a few weeks, it’s impossible to remember everything.
A simple diary or digital note where you jot down dates, decisions, who agreed to what, and any changes in scope becomes your memory backup. If a problem comes up later – a hidden pipe issue, a cost dispute, something done differently than promised – you have a written trail.
You’re not writing a legal document; you’re just recording what actually happened. This helps you talk calmly with your contractor: “On this date we discussed this, right?” Clarity often defuses conflicts before they grow.
