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Yes, it has been a while since I’ve updated you on the Remodeling with ease series. There are several reasons for this, including two major holidays since the last update, but most importantly, the clients’ personality. To be clear, I hold no ill toward them, and have no frustration with them at all!
In the world of fast paced, 140 character updates, personal space and lines being misunderstood, etc., it would be easy to get frustrated with someone who takes their time. “But I want to update my blog…I need more content!” Hold on just one moment-this is the very purpose of this series! In our business model, our personal needs must take back seat to our clients’ needs – no, not even 2nd place. We call it the “ego-ectomy”. This is a very painful and gory procedure, but not a story for now. These clients’ “buy-cycle” is slower than others. That’s not wrong or bad, it’s just the way it is. And since we’re talking about “remodeling with ease“ then we need to make this easy for the clients, not us.
Continuing to follow the remodeling process with this real-life remodeling project, we have moved into the design phase of the program. Our homeowners have noticed that their home feels a bit dis-jointed and they need some more space. Two other items appear on their wish list: a two-car garage, and a master suite.
Our goal is to give these homeowners a project that they are comfortable about buying, in a process that reduces their headaches. It isn’t hard, just must be planned and anticipated. We must remember that this is not our home, and while we do our best to provide a well-designed project and give professional advice when needed, we don’t live there, nor ever will. Therefore, it is completely up to the client to make the final decision.
Using the field measurements, digital pictures and Google Maps street view, an accurate 3D model was made of the entire house. Even as we continued the design, there were some questions about the roof geometry. We were able to pull up the Google Maps street view and verify that the angles looked to be very similar. The husband is a technical type, and enjoys the technology and accuracy features of this process. It is gratifying, and very typical, to be able to show the homeowner that the measurements and numbers line up with reality.
This post is first in a series, where the goal is to show how you can remodel or upgrade your home with ease. A remodeling project isn’t always easy but it can be done with much fewer headaches. We all know that in order to reduce headaches, one must start with the end goal in mind. The end goal in any remodeling, or upgrading project is a trouble-free, functional, and visually pleasing space.
To create this series, I will share this example of a real life, and real-time, remodeling project. In other words, I will be writing this as the project unfolds.
…continue reading How to remodel with ease, pt 1 »