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EPISODE · Jul 29, 2026 · 20 MIN

3 Kitchen Decisions to Make Before You Call a Contractor

from Design Your Home · host Sally Soricelli

I break down the three decisions that determine whether your first conversation with a kitchen contractor stays clear or spirals into confusion and change orders. I explain why contractors build the plan but usually do not design it, and how getting prepared first keeps your remodel on track.• Why a contractor executes your plan rather than creates it• Decision one setting a real budget number you can say out loud• How vague budgets lead to blind bids and missed scope items• Decision two separating needs from wants to protect function• Using specific choices like lighting and flooring to define scope• Decision three setting a realistic timeline and aligning expectations• Why TV remodel timelines mislead and flexibility still mattersI'm hosting a free live training to help you plan and design your kitchen remodel. The Kitchen Mistakes You Won't See Coming (Even With Great Taste) Plus...watch me redesign a real, audience-submitted kitchen live.Go ahead and save your spot in that live training, https:/nestorations.mykajabi.com/kitchenwebinarDesign is better with friends...Let's Connect on InstagramGet Inspired on PinterestHead to the Nestorations website

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I break down the three decisions that determine whether your first conversation with a kitchen contractor stays clear or spirals into confusion and change orders. I explain why contractors build the plan but usually do not design it, and how getting prepared first keeps your remodel on track. • Why a contractor executes your plan rather than creates it • Decision one setting a real budget number you can say out loud • How vague budgets lead to blind bids and missed scope items • Decision two ...

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