Remodeling! The very word can conjure up scenes of delight or terror. Imagine your home transformed, your dream space achieved. But to reach that dream you may have to live in a construction zone for weeks or even months. You will meet an array of workers who will share your home, your private domain. In the process you will see your home, or at least a portion of it, de-constructed and then re-constructed before your eyes. You will be asked to make hundreds of decisions, approve drawings, make selections, and of course, write progress checks, Is it all worth it? More and more people are saying yes! The memory of the disruption, inevitable in remodeling, is tempered by the years of enjoyment and benefits that a well designed, finely constructed and well managed project provides.
Why do some people have positive remodeling experiences and others experience remodeling nightmares? I have been involved in the construction industry for over 30 years and as a design build remodeler for 25 of those years. I’d like to share the insights and knowledge I have learned, and continue to learn, like things to consider and mistakes to avoid when planning your remodeling project. For example:
What will it really cost?
How long will it really take?
Do I need a designer or architect?
How do I chose a contractor?
What benefits can I hope to achieve?
Does it make financial sense?
What have others achieved?
by Fred V. Peters of F+P Remodeling in St. Paul MN
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