1. Poor Planning
And Design
Whether a remodeling project is designed inhouse
or by an independent architect, proper
planning and complete design details are crucial
to a successful project. Too often, builders start a
job before all of the details are worked out just to
"keep the guys busy." In my experience, these
often turn out to be
problem projects. I've
lost more money straightening out problems
stemming from incorrect layout than any other
aspect of a remodeling project.
This is especially true of kitchens and bathrooms,
where the most important work happens
in the first several weeks of the job. If a carpenter
has to lay out a kitchen or bathroom without
a detailed tile, fixture,