
82 How to Renovate When You Have Nothing
Renovating your own apartment from start to finish is actually a matter with distinct Chinese and contemporary characteristics. The demand stems from the massive expansion of the supply and demand for commercial housing in China over the past two decades, and the extreme lack of standardized services during this process. This makes renovation both an extremely individualized experience and one that can evoke great resonance. In this episode, the three hosts of Leftover Talk share their lessons learned from renovating their homes in recent years. Teacher Sha, the "hands-off boss," had to deal with the procrastination of legitimate companies; legal practitioner Xiao P discovered gaps in his legal knowledge; and Xiao Wenjie wondered if his new home was too "full of water and wealth"...