Turning a remodeling project into a party. Really?

Usually a party is the last thing people think of when they are considering remodeling their home. But it actually can be more fun and exciting then you might think.

Certainly not all remodeling projects qualify as a day at the spa (although you could go while we do the work), it doesn't have to be a grueling process either.

How to Host a Home Improvement Remodeling Party

Remodeling Parties can save you thousands in remodeling costs

Throwing a Remodeling party is becoming increasingly popular, especially since the rise in popularity of such television shows as Trading Spaces and Save My Home, Save My Family.

Not only can you save money by conducting a home improvement party, but according to some remodeling party veterans, it can also be a lot of fun.

A remodeling party is essentially a gathering of neighbors and friends along with your “head remodeler” contractor with the purpose of making home improvements to your home. The contractor oversees and assigns each "partygoer" a chore to complete throughout the length of the party, such as laying floors, patching drywall or painting walls.

Food and drinks (non-alcoholic of course) are served at regular intervals, music plays on the stereo, and attendees are free to chat while they work.

When you host a remodeling party, however, you should expect an invitation to another party hosted by a neighbor, and you should always reciprocate. Some neighborhoods have homeowners' association members assigned to remodeling parties exclusively; he or she organizes the event and makes sure everyone is invited.

Of course, there are problems with this scenario, even if it might save money and add some excitement to a lonely Saturday. First, many of the remodeling parties hosted in the past have included alcohol, which is always a recipe for disaster.

Power tools and tequila shooters definitely don't mix, and the host of a remodeling party faces legal and financial hardship if someone gets hurt "on the job". It is also important to remember that accidents happen even without alcohol; these are friends who are helping you with your home improvements, and not professionals.

If you decide to host a remodeling party, try to keep the tasks simple. Just about anyone can successfully add a coat of paint to a bathroom wall or seal the grout on kitchen tile, but projects that require saws or drills are best left to contractors. If you have neighbors who work in construction or masonry, find out if they are willing to attend, but verify credentials before you give them complicated tasks.