1. Make the decision to start a project together
You’ve both complained for a long time about your mornings together in your one sink, cramped layout bathroom. Or you just can't wait another minute to have more kitchen counter space. You're 
both ready to find a solution. Discuss the needs and wants each of you have and why you feel this is the perfect time to start on the perfect renovation.
2. Agree on a budget and stick to it
If unexpected costs arise, work on a solution together and find ways to cut costs on other areas. Be prepared for a contingency plan if major repairs are needed before the renovation can even start. If you are in an older home, you may need new plumbing or electrical wiring in that total “gut job” you plan in the kitchen. This can drastically change the budget if you did not plan for it initially.
