Hi Rabbi. I am in the middle of renovating the interior of my home adding a bedroom and bathroom. The purpose of these renovations are in large part for shalom bayit and hachnasat orchim in general. Am I allowed to continue to have the workers continue the project during chol hamoed? I feel that if I stop the project for a week, we may lose momentum and the workers might go to other jobs and the delay may be more than just one week if I stop.
Thanks
Carlos.


Under the circumstances you described, you may allow the contractor to continue the work during Chol Hamoed. Leave the scheduling and supervision of the workers to the contractor.
Chag sameach!