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'As Long as You're Up There ...' -- Home Remodel Don'ts
I call this "scope creep" and have always laughed about it, but this is a good reminder of some guidelines you should stick to when remodeling. Have a great day!
Plan on making a few updates to spiff up the house? Keep the "few" in mind.

 
Two demons wait for unsuspecting homeowners, hoping for their chance to gobble up time and money on new home and remodeling projects. The are called The Ripple Effect and Project Creep.
The Ripple Effect lurks quietly in the background. Just like the movements on the pond surface for which it's named, The Ripple Effect starts out small and grows, expanding until it engulfs the entire project. Project Creep is a silent menace, staying out of sight until it's too late to avoid and putting the whole job at risk. The Ripple Effect is the remodeling budget's worst enemy and can wreak havoc on small and large projects alike.
A window replacement is a simple, isolated project, right? But the interior and exterior trim must be replaced and painted, and the exterior siding may have to be reworked, especially if the new window isn't the same size as the old one.
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