RNP31 – Selecting Finishes For Your Remodeling Project
This week we discuss the process of selecting finishes for a renovation project
Topics this week:
- Who is responsible for selecting finishes
- Can your remodeler help you select finishes
- Can you work with an interior designer
- What is the role of an interior designer in remodeling
- How many decisions must be made for a renovation project
- How do selections effect the budget
- How do selections impact the schedule of the project
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RNP23 – Breaking Down The Design Agreement
This week we discuss the ins and outs of the design agreement and the design process
Topics this week:
- What’s included in a design agreement
- Consider zoning issues
- Why would you pay for a design
- Who handles selections
- Copyright of architectural plans
- How many revisions of a plan are typical
- What about allowances
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#23 – Breaking Down The Design Agreement
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RNP16 – Sweat Equity: Gettin’ Dirty For Dollars
One question we get asked a lot as remodelers is “Can I do some work myself to save money?” This week we give you the inside scoop on doing it yourself.
Topics this week:
- Understanding the scope
- What are the costs involved with sweat equity
- What happens to the schedule when you lend a hand
- Hiring a project manager
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RNP15 – Changing The Order Of Things (the truth about change orders)
Change orders may sound boring, but they are a critical part of the remodeling process. So this week we tackle them with passion!
Topics Include:
- What is a change order
- Why are change orders important
- What percentage of your budget should you hold back for changes
- How do change orders effect the schedule
- The secrets some companies don’t want you to know about change orders
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#15 – Changing The Order Of Things
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Episode #7 – The Three Bid Myth
This week we discuss the realities of the three bid system
Topics Include:
- Why do you need to get three bids?
- Are three bids really apples-to-apples?
- How to assess your three bids
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Episode #1 – What is Design/Build Remodeling?
This week’s episode features design/build remodeling, kidney stones and crying homeowners!
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