10 Things You Should Never Do…

…Before Starting a Remodel

1. Expect Perfection
2. Decide you’ll figure out the budget along the way
3. Go with the cheapest bid for the job
4. Lose your temper
5. Assume your contractor is licensed
6. Assume it will be over quickly
7. Stay closed off to your crew – and their ideas
8. Rely on contractor-supplied references
9. Settle for a verbal contract
10. Plan a reno for a fantasy version of you