Construction Haikus

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This morning I found myself reflecting on how homeowners and contractors don’t always see eye-to-eye. As I was musing, I actually chuckled—remembering a customer from years ago who loved to say, “Let’s just use some common sense,” usually right before suggesting our company do something for free. Funny how that “common sense” always seemed to make sense… to him alone.

Contractors, unfortunately, have earned a reputation over the years—for missed timelines, unanswered calls, high pricing, slow responsiveness, and not always showing up when expected. On the flip side, from the contractor’s perspective, homeowners can sometimes be perceived as picky, unreasonable, or even suffering from a little case of scope-creep amnesia—forgetting the mid-project changes and delayed decisions when it comes time to talk about completion dates. The truth is, both perspectives contain some truth, but neither is entirely fair. We’re all human. We’re all fallible. And mistakes happen on both sides of the contract.

Please know that we work very hard not to be that contractor. At the same time, we try to extend a lot of grace when a homeowner is upset or particular about something—even when it’s absolutely not what we’d call “common sense.” A little patience and understanding go a long way on both sides.

For a bit of light-hearted fun, I asked AI to create some Construction Haikus. They’re meant to be humorous observations from different viewpoints and are not intended to offend in any way—just to bring a smile and maybe a little perspective.

Enjoy! 😊