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Planning a Whole-House Remodel
A whole-house remodel is a big project, and a good plan keeps it calm. Here is how to approach it.
Call us today615-431-3789A whole-house remodel is a big project, and a good plan keeps it calm. Here is how to approach it.
Start With Goals and a Survey
List what bothers you most, what you want and what must stay. Then survey the house: structure, wiring, plumbing, HVAC and moisture. Hidden problems are easier to handle when they are found early.
A survey also shows whether walls can move and where new systems can run.
Phases and Living Arrangements
Some projects work best in phases, with the kitchen and baths first or the exterior first. Others make more sense all at once. Decide whether you will stay, move out for part or move out entirely.
A good plan protects what you live in and keeps work areas separate.
Decisions and Schedule
Choose major finishes early so long-lead items arrive on time. Keep a single list of decisions and dates.
We provide a schedule and update you as the project moves.
In This Guide
Styles Mentioned
Subdivisions and HOAsModern and Open Homes
Ranch Homes
Long, low and on one level: the ranch is easy to live in and easy to update.
Subdivisions and HOAsClassic and Traditional
Colonial Homes
Symmetry, brick and shutters: the colonial is the backbone of established Middle Tennessee neighborhoods.
Large and Wooded LotsModern and Open Homes
Mid-Century Modern Homes
Low rooflines, walls of glass and warm wood: mid-century homes celebrate the lot they sit on.
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