Californians spend more than $10 billion on construction and home remodeling each year. Many homeowners have discovered that improving their present residence with an updated kitchen, a new family room or a master bedroom suite can be more prudent that purchasing a new residence.

 

They have found that they love their neighborhood, are happy with the school systems, have a convenient drive to work and have developed close bonds at the local church. All that's missing is that one room or that one facelift to their home to make it perfect.

 

The results of a remodel, addition or renovation should be the successful realization of your dreams. But before you break down a wall, before you write a check...plan, plan, plan and then plan some more. This is your home and your money.

 

This workbook is designed to help you with this planning. It will help you organize your dreams, place projects in order of priority and help you establish realistic budgets. There are many books on decorating, remodeling, room additions and how to hire contractors, but none of them guide you through these planning stages as this workbook will.

 

Your responsibility is to prepare yourself as fully as possible to insure a pleasing and fulfilling remodeling process.

 

A major remodeling job can be one of the largest purchases you have made, and you should take time and care in planning a costly home improvement project. Unfortunately, many consumers spend less time planning a remodeling project and choosing a contractor than they do buying a car or planning a family vacation.

The forms required for this workbook are included here as PDF files-