About Bailey Carson
Bailey Carson, chief operating officer at Angi, has appeared in multiple media segments offering home maintenance and renovation advice. In a January 2022 segment on avoiding remodeling mess, Carson recommended prepping areas by removing belongings, covering furniture with plastic, and sealing off work zones with plastic sheets. She also suggested creating designated walkways, establishing a daily cleaning routine, and bringing in professional cleaners at the end of a project. In a February 2022 segment on refreshing a home, Carson advised decluttering room by room, considering a new backsplash or kitchen remodel, and using soothing paint colors such as blues, beiges, and grays. She also discussed outdoor maintenance, including gutter cleaning and checking for foundation cracks, and offered a $20 discount code for first-time Angi users.
In earlier appearances, Carson addressed pet-proofing, recommending putting away dangerous items and using scratch-resistant flooring like vinyl or laminate during renovations. She also discussed home maintenance prioritization, stating that projects such as fixing small roof leaks or cleaning gutters should not be delayed due to the risk of costly water damage. Carson promoted the "three T's" framework—time, tools, and talent—for deciding whether to DIY or hire a professional, and noted that weatherproofing doors and windows has a strong return on investment. For new homeowners, she suggested re-keying locks and obtaining a home inspection if one was not completed during the purchase process.
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Transcript (4 segments)
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Remodeling projects can be stressful enough without having to deal with all the mess they tend to create along the way. Fortunately, Bailey Carson, a home care expert at Angie, is here to offer tips on how to prep for the big remodeling project and steps to take before, during, and after the project to keep your home clean and organized. Dust, dirt, and debris from construction mess can ultimately feel like glitter; it goes in every crevice and feels impossible to get rid of.
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To avoid this and keep your belongings clean, I'd start by prepping the area really well. Remove everything you can, all your belongings, and even things that might be affixed to the wall like light fixtures, art, and other valuables. Cover heavier furniture that cannot be moved with plastic to keep it clean. Also consider covering furniture in adjacent rooms to avoid the mess from spreading. If possible, seal off the area by hanging plastic sheets over windows and doorways. This will help contain the dust and dirt to one area. Depending on where your project is in your home, you're likely to have pros walking through multiple rooms every day. To keep the work boots and debris contained, create a designated walkway. You can use craft paper, tarps, plastic sheeting, or even old rugs and sheets to create a designated area that will stay clean as pros work throughout the house, and also create a pathway to rooms they'll need like the bathroom. While it may seem cumbersome, creating a daily cleaning routine will help avoid a major mess at the end of the project. Ask contractors to move clutter before the end of each workday and to isolate construction materials to the remodeling area. You can prevent the buildup of any dust and debris by also cleaning regularly. At the end of each workday, sort of start at the top, so use a cleaning spray and a soft cloth to wipe down any hard surfaces, and then eventually get to the floor where you'll want to vacuum or sweep as appropriate. In addition to covering your windows with plastic film, try to remove screens and open the windows as much as possible throughout the project. This will avoid drywall dust from sticking to the screens, which can be hard to clean. If your screens do get dusty, try to vacuum them or brush off the dust with a soft bristle brush before rinsing them. If your budget allows it, you may want to bring in professional cleaners weekly to keep things looking great. Definitely bring in cleaners at the end of your project to do a deep clean of the whole house and get any remaining dust and debris out of there. Great cleaners who do quality work will make it so you never knew there was any mess there to begin with.
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Do you have questions about your home projects? Tweet them using #AskingAngie, that's hashtag ask ing A-N-G-I, and you may get some tips in an upcoming segment.
