Small favors.
Good neighbors.

Before you say yes

This isn’t a contract, just a way to avoid a bad swap.

1. What exactly are you doing, and what are you not doing?
2. When, where, and how long?
3. Do you have the tools, or do I need to have them?
4. Have you done this before, and can you show a photo or a similar job?
5. Who is allowed to be there? No kids doing the work, and no one you didn’t agree on.
6. What if it isn’t finished, or something gets damaged?
7. What are you asking in return, and is it a swap, not cash?
8. Can we both cancel if plans change, and how much notice?
9. Anything licensed, like electrical, plumbing, or medical? If yes, skip it. The board doesn’t cover that.
10. Afterward, a quick note on whether it went well, so the next person isn’t guessing.