1) Start with scope: cosmetic refresh vs full remodel

By Cali Dream Construction | January 09, 2026 | San Diego

Before you pick a tile or argue about cabinet color, decide what kind of remodel you are doing. In real projects, most budget overruns come from scope creep. It starts small (“maybe we move the sink?”) and turns into structural changes (“what if we remove this wall?”). That may be the right choice, but you need to decide early.