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The number-one rule in remodeling: Nothing ever goes according to plan. If you don't expect it to, then you will be pleasantly surprised when something actually turns out like you imagined it. And that does happen, but when several things go astray all at once - and Murphy's Law concludes that they will - you'll want to throw up your hands and toss in the towel. Just don't give up. Hang in there and eventually, if you were fortunate enough to have selected a contractor with integrity and a conscience, they will smooth out the rough edges. Overseeing a complete makeover requires a tremendous amount of time tolerance, finesse and money. If you feel you may come up short in any of these areas, seriously rethink your plan, or at least scale it back. The second rule is that you must have a plan in order to bring it all together in a reasonable period of time. Our general contractor, Kermit Lennick of WCI & L, told us the three-month period it took for this home to become ready for occupancy was absolutely unheard of in their industry. Please note, the phrase "ready" for occupancy is not meant to imply that everything on the homeowner's wish list was completed in three months. Here are some more pointers to keep your remodeling project moving forward and your plans intact. What Comes First? It's truthfully "the chicken or the egg question", in many cases, the entire interior of this home was gutted, with existing walls left standing but altered. Since this amount of material removal requires your contractor to place an unsightly dumpster in your driveway. Be sure your neighbors are aware of your plans. Your contractor should also be the one to obtain a construction permit and meet the city inspector on site as periodic inspections occur.

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