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5 Common Remodeling Pitfalls—And How to Avoid Them
Breathing new life into your home with a well-planned renovation should be a fun and exciting process. But it’s a pretty involved process, too. And it’s not all pretty pictures and fancy finishes. Unfortunately, for some homeowners, the process that is supposed to provide them with their dream house can end up as a nightmare.

It doesn’t have to be that way. There are some pretty common pitfalls in the home remodeling process. Let’s look at five of them—and how you can avoid them. And even though you may never handle a hammer or pick up a saw during your home’s remodeling, there’s still work that only you can do to ensure that you avoid common remodeling pitfalls and end up with the home you’ve always wanted.

1. Budget Battles: A recent Harris Interactive survey revealed that almost 40 percent of homeowners didn’t have firm budgets for their renovations before beginning work. That can be a recipe for disaster. Meet with your builder before you sign the contract and set a budget so you have a framework. Will you go over your budget? Maybe. But you need to have a good idea of what you’ll be spending. It’s a lot easier to make individual decisions if you have an overall budget established! By the way, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) suggests that homeowners should plan on exceeding their budget by approximately 10 percent.

2. Unrealistic Expectations: Sometimes homeowners have specific expectations regarding how long a particular phase of remodeling will take. Or they may expect the contractors to be present at specific times. Again, talk with your builder ahead of time to clarify how long things will take and when workers will be present. Occasionally homeowners have unrealistic expectations about the actual work. Just because you can envision it doesn’t mean it’s going to happen. Review plans with your contractor. If something you want isn’t in the plans, you can’t expect your builder to make it happen. Talk to your builder—a lot!

3. Putting Off Detail Decisions: Let’s be honest, some decisions are tough. But you don’t want to make your remodeler wait because you can’t make up your mind about tile, or flooring, or countertops, or cabinetry. Make your decisions (and place your orders) ahead of time. This doesn’t mean you can never make changes, but too many changes will cause delays—and costs—to increase.

4. Ignoring Change Orders: Sometimes—in spite of good planning—you simply need to make a change in your plans. It happens. Some homeowners (and builders) make the mistake of trying to cover this with a verbal OK. Make sure you and your builder agree on what specific changes are necessary, how they will affect the schedule, and how they will affect the cost. And get it in writing! This protects you and your builder from unpleasant surprises when it’s time to settle up at the end of the job.

5. Being Blindsided by Surprises: Home remodeling is part art and part science. Things almost never go exactly as planned. If you expect perfection, you’ll be frustrated—and so will your builder. Talk to your builder before work begins. Ask him what kind of issues he’s run into on similar jobs. Ask him how he’s worked around them. Prepare yourself mentally to run into a few bumps in the road—and prepare yourself to work with your builder to overcome obstacles.

You’ve probably picked up on a general theme here: One of the best ways to avoid remodeling pitfalls is through communication and proper planning. Spend time talking to your builder before the construction dust starts to fly. It will save you a lot of stress later on!

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Have you been doing some spring cleaning/DIY projects? Share a picture below! We’d love to celebrate your home with you.

If spring has you dreaming of a new remodeling project, give us a call! We’d love to help.

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You’ve heard about homes being disrupted during the remodeling process, but we work to provide a safe and clean job site your family can live around!

During each and every project, we work to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area that minimizes the disruption to your family’s routine and schedule. There are many methods and practices we utilize and being considerate and respectful of your family’s needs and home is one of our top priorities!

Do you have any questions about the remodeling process? Ask away!

6 Top Tile Trends to Inspire You in 2022

When it comes to tile, do you prefer simple classics or bold patterns?

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/6-top-tile-trends-to-inspire-you-in-2022-stsetivw-vs~157273202

6 Top Tile Trends to Inspire You in 2022 See the latest tile colors, shapes and patterns that stood out at the recent International Surface Event trade show

Before the hammer ever swings, we work to make sure that your project has a clear budget, not a budget “range.” When we start a project, we work to ensure that there are no surprises. All of the selections for the project and the exact scope of work are clearly defined upfront so that the number in your contract is the exact cost of the project - not an estimate subject to change.

Which kitchen would you prefer? This or That? Comment below!

We love what we do and love helping homeowners, like you, through the remodeling process! Have a project in mind? Don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re happy to answer any questions you have or discuss how the remodeling process works.

“Can I refigure the floor plan in my existing home?”

This is a common question! Many people are looking to update their floor plan or just arrange something more suitable for their lifestyle. Reconfiguring the floor plan is just one way remodeling can transform your home.

Do you have questions about a project you have in mind for your home? Give us a call!

Don't forget to set clocks forward one hour! It's time to spring forward!

Maya Angelou once said, "We delight in the beauty of the butterfly but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty."

However, here at Kuhn Construction, we are the opposite! We have no shame in our process and the progress throughout; and we are delighted to share more about it! Swipe to see a little insight our process and this beautiful bathroom transformation. (Last photo is the After)

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Kitchen Remodel Ideas That Pay Off

We love taking kitchens and transforming them into a space that you will love for years to come AND will have a high return value when you sell your home.

Here are 5 kitchen updates to invest in: https://www.thespruce.com/kitchen-remodel-ideas-that-pay-off-4169840

Kitchen Remodel Ideas That Pay Off These kitchen remodel ideas will pay you back the maximum value vs. your investment cost when resale time comes.

This before and after is an amazing example of how lighting can really transform a space. 💛

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From start to finish, our goal is to create a project with no surprises! That’s why we invest so much time and energy into the pre-planning phase of the remodeling process. We work hard to ensure that your selections are made and the entire process is laid out clearly so that when the time comes to start swinging the hammer, we know we’ve done all we can to make sure there are no unexpected delays. Reach out if you have a project in mind!

Wondering what it would look like to remodel your laundry room? Here’s a great step-by-step guide on what to consider in your next laundry room remodel.

As always, if you have a remodeling project in mind - call us! We’d love to answer any questions and walk you through the process.

https://www.thespruce.com/laundry-room-remodeling-guide-4780152

This Zillow Listing Has a Bathroom With Four Toilets and the Internet Is Confused

While design choices like the one above certainly make us laugh, they also highlight the importance of design! If you’re looking to remodel your bathroom or tackle another project this year, reach out to learn about our strong design and project development process!

https://www.housebeautiful.com/design-inspiration/real-estate/a38771778/zillow-listing-bathroom-four-toilets/

This Zillow Listing Has a Bathroom With Four Toilets and the Internet Is Confused We're here to explain the odd design choice.

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If you’re wanting to embark on a home remodel, give us a call to learn about our process! A successful home remodel starts with a strong design and project development process to help ensure a smooth, on-time and on-budget project!