| Before you strike the first nail, your remodeling projects | | | | Their experience will help you find design pitfalls early |
| will face critical make or break points along the way. | | | | that can cause budget and timeline creep later. So |
| The choices you make at these points can be critical | | | | how do you find a good architect or contractor? The |
| to the success of the project. To get the most of your | | | | best way is through word of mouth and referrals. Talk |
| remodeling dollar, be sure to follow the steps below to | | | | to your friends to see if any of them recently used |
| keep your home improvement and remodeling projects | | | | either and if they were happy with the results. Local |
| on track and within budget. | | | | builders can also provide referrals. Another great |
| Hire a pro - Good architects, designers and | | | | source can be your local parade of homes or home |
| contractors will add to the initial cost of the project, but | | | | builders association. |
| can save you money and frustration in the long run. | | | | |