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The Remodel Launch Kit

Are you ready to turn off HGTV, get off the couch, and make your remodel daydream a reality?

Every remodel project, no matter how big or small, starts with the same 3 simple steps. Completing these steps early in the process, before you start interviewing your team, can be the difference between a successful project and one that never gets off the ground.

Our Remodel Launch Kit contains everything you need to start the wheels rolling toward your dream.

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Tools Along the Way

The Remodel Project Planner

If you’ve never done a big remodel project before, or if it’s been a while, this comprehensive planner will help you bring your project to life. It covers all of the front-end thinking needed to prepare for a big remodel:
  • Narrowing down the must-haves and nice-to-haves to define a buildable project scope
  • Evaluating the impact to your family and your finances
  • Figuring out a preliminary project budget based on your scope (WITHOUT talking to a builder!) – and how to make adjustments to get that number where it needs to be
  • Pros and cons of remodel financing vehicles, and how to choose the best one for your project
  • Your remodel team options, and how to choose the right professionals to carry your project through to completion
It’s delivered in a workbook-style format to help you do the work needed to transform your idea into a project, find your team, and put them to work building your dream.

The Design Consultation Guide

The designer you choose to work with on your remodel project has a crucial role in making your project a success. The design consultation is your single best chance at choosing the best professional for the job. Don’t go into it blind; this guide will walk you through exactly how to prepare for your designer interview:

  • Have the right answers for the questions they’re definitely going to ask
  • Know the common challenges and stumbling blocks for your type of project, so you can ask them the right questions to fully evaluate their knowledge and experience
  • How to build a successful agenda: one where you’re in control and can get all the right information into the right hands
  • How to understand your proposal and choose the right designer, if you’re interviewing more than one

As a bonus, this guide also covers negotiation, discounts, and how to really get the best deal on rockstar design services for your project.

The Kitchen Design Guide

Whether you’re planning a simple DIY kitchen refresh or hiring a pro for a large-scale kitchen renovation, this design guide will help you through every decision you’ll need to make:

  • What scale remodel do you need to solve the real problem? How to define the priorities and evaluate the right solutions
  • How to determine spatial proportions and window placement, and space planning for open concepts
  • How to lay out your new kitchen, with worksheets for planning the needed storage
  • All of the detail decisions needed, even on a small remodel: cabinet type, style, and color, backsplash options, countertop comparisons, flooring, lighting, and more
  • How to solve common design challenges like weird corners and structural posts

We’ll also share tips for controlling your project budget, and info on where to find help if you aren’t working with a designer.

We offer a 100% refund policy if you aren’t happy with your purchase.

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Tips, tools, inspo, and designer secrets to keep you sounding like a pro.

Sometimes you just need to talk to someone. We’d love to hear about your ideas, share some insight, and help you toward your goals.

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