Who is the Renovation Ready Playbook for?

It’s designed for homeowners who want to plan, design, and manage their own remodel with confidence — without hiring a full-service designer or paying for expensive design-build firms.

Do I need design or construction experience?

No. Everything is taught in simple, practical steps. If you can follow a checklist, you can follow this system.

Will this help me even if I’ve already started planning?

Yes. Whether you're just starting or already mid-project, the tools and guidance help you avoid mistakes, stay organized, and make decisions faster.

What if my project is small (like a bathroom or laundry room)?

The framework works for any remodel size — kitchen, bath, addition, basement, or whole home.

Is this a replacement for a contractor or designer?

No. It helps you know what to expect, what decisions to make, how to avoid delays, and how to communicate better with the pros you hire.

⚠️ Your Result:

Almost There

You’re soooo close — you’ve got some natural strengths for remodel management, but a few blind spots could cause stress, delays, or cost overruns. With the right systems, you can absolutely take control and keep your project on track.

Your Next Steps:

Budget Smarter → Build a 15–20% contingency fund and track every deposit, invoice, and change order.
Plan for Flexibility → Always have a Plan B product ready (second tile, backup fixture) to avoid delays.
Strengthen Communication → Put agreements in writing and confirm milestone walkthroughs with your contractor.
Stay Organized → Use a single spreadsheet or “command center” to log selections, deliveries, and expenses.
Delegate When Needed → If certain details overwhelm you (like fixture sourcing or permit drawings), outsource that piece.

Watch Out For:

Decision-making bottlenecks (waiting too long can stall trades).
Blown budgets from “just one more upgrade.”
Miscommunication between trades when you’re not on-site.

Pro Tip:
Think of yourself as the CEO of your remodel. You don’t have to do everything — but you do need to oversee systems that keep people accountable.

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About Me

Hi, I'm Cristina DePina. I’m an NCIDQ-certified interior designer with 20+ years of experience across residential, hospitality, and retail design.

Over the past decade, I've specialized in kitchen and bath design, and I've been involved in over 200 kitchen renovations and home remodels. Through that work, I've seen every way projects derail: budget overruns, timeline disasters, contractor conflicts, and material mistakes.

I created Renovation Ready Playbook to share the planning frameworks and professional systems that keep projects on track—so homeowners can approach their renovations with the same strategic mindset I use with my design clients, without paying full-service designer fees.

My Credentials:

✓ NCIDQ Certified (2004)

✓ Construction Supervisor License

✓ 20+ years interior design experience

✓ 200+ kitchen renovations and remodels

✓ Design showroom in Worcester, MA

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