My primary residence is currently being remodeled- new kitchen and bathrooms.

So, trying to convince her to have a stranger share a bathroom might be the most challenging feat I've faced. 

Live in renovations for something like a kitchen or bathroom upgrade are possible but messy.

But renting an entire apartment or house is not cheaper than a hotel room, which is only a bedroom and bathroom. 

Example: replacing the bathroom vanity.My question: If I were to take pictures and a video of the thing needing repair and show it to someone at Home Depot or Lowes, would they be able to guide me on what to buy and what to do?

We will expand the septic, add 3 bedrooms and 2-3 bathrooms.

We will expand the septic, add 3 bedrooms and 2-3 bathrooms.

Keep it to a bathroom refresh or adding a bedroom at max.

*Note that we interchangeably use the labels: Lodging House = Rooming House = Single-Room Occupancy (SRO) = Co-Housing PropertyThe building has 3 kitchens and 4 full bathrooms, on 4 floors:3rd floor: The 3rdfloor is ‘off-limits’ to the 1st and 2nd floor tenants, so the two 3rd floor tenants enjoy the exclusivity of their own entrance, and a kitchen and bath shared only with one other unit, plus some distant ocean and Boston skyline views.2nd & 1st floors: Eleven units share 1 kitchen and 2 full bathrooms, one on each floor.

I would not add much, a simple bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and hvac.Another aspect of this deal is that the building is listed as a historic building and thus could qualify for some grants.