Step 4: Start With a Whole‑Home Plan (Even If You Remodel in Phases)
Even if you’re remodeling in stages, you need a whole‑home plan.
Why? Because early decisions affect everything:
- If we move walls in the kitchen, it may affect structural framing, HVAC runs, and lighting layout.
- If we change the primary bath layout, it impacts plumbing routing, waterproofing strategy, and ventilation.
- If we expand openings for indoor‑outdoor living, it impacts structural engineering and exterior finishes.
A whole‑home plan prevents “patchwork remodeling” where each phase looks good on its own—but doesn’t flow with the next phase.
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