🎙️ Episode 246: Kitchen Remodeling Dos and Don’ts 👯‍♀️ Cathrine’s Pros & Cons ✅ Pros Stick to a budget - even if you go over by a little 🤩 Invest in Consumer Reports (it will save you money in the long run)💰 Do what you want 😉 ❌ Cons Budget creep is REAL 😬 Dust… everywhere… forever… 😵‍💫 Decision fatigue: “Do we want matte, satin, or eggshell?” 😵 😂 Tracy’s Pros & Cons ✅ Pros A kitchen that looks like grown-ups live there 🙌 Organization heaven — A coffee bar and spices where you need them 🥲 Corner grate thingy to dry dishrag from Amazon for my sink  😍 Everything has its place… which means less yelling “WHO TOOK MY SPATULA?” 🍴 ❌ Cons Budget restraints meant sacrifices 🥸 Living without a kitchen = character development 😒 Having to make 1,000 decisions while hungry 🍕 🧰 Tip From Our Sponsor “Don’t rely on the contractor just because he’s the expert.” Just because they’ve done 100 kitchens doesn’t mean1️⃣ They know your taste2️⃣ They understand your workflow3️⃣ They have to live with the results 👀 Ask questions, double-check plans, get details in writing, and don’t be afraid to speak up. 🗣️✨ 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Do’s and Don’ts From Others (Using the CabinetNow / ChatGPT top 10 common renovation mistakes list as inspiration) ✅ DOs Do set a realistic timeline — double it if you want to stay sane ⏳ Do measure EVERYTHING twice (and then still expect something to be off) 📏 Do prioritize storage — future you will thank you 🙏 Do plan for outlets — your air fryer, mixer, blender, and toaster need homes ⚡ Do think long-term — trendy today, dated tomorrow 🤷‍♀️ ❌ DON’Ts Don’t skip the budget cushion — unexpected expenses are basically guaranteed 💸 Don’t choose style over function — pretty means nothing if it doesn’t work 👎 Don’t ignore lighting — kitchens need layers 💡 Don’t cheap out on hardware — these little suckers matter 🎯 Don’t forget the workflow — beauty + usability = kitchen bliss 😍 📖 Scripture of the Episode Isaiah 43:19 (NIV)“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” ✨ A great reminder that God does renovations too — in our homes and our hearts. 🙌 👉 CTA (Call to Action) 🎯 Have a budget before you start!Not a “soft idea.” Not a “general number.” A real, honest, sit-down-and-do-the-math budget.Then add 10–20% because kitchens love surprises. 😅 P.S. BONUS - Not only will you get to enjoy your kitchen today, but typically a kitchen remodel does add value to your home for resale value. You should expect to get between 50-80% of your investment back (or your kids will) Ha ha. ;0)