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:

Better Call the Pros

Recap:
Managing a remodel yourself could leave you stressed, over budget, and overwhelmed. That doesn’t mean you can’t have a successful renovation — it just means you’ll benefit from strong frameworks, extra support, or professional guidance to protect your time and money.

Your Next Steps:

Get Clear on Scope → Insist on a written scope of work with line-item allowances so you know what’s included (and what isn’t).
Plan for Contingencies → Add at least 20% extra to your budget for hidden surprises (plumbing, electrical, structural).
Simplify Design Choices → Bundle your selections (tile, cabinetry, hardware, counters) into one cohesive palette upfront.
Set Milestone Walkthroughs → Agree on check-ins (rough-in, pre-tile, pre-trim, final) with notes and photos.
Get Professional Backup → Even a one-time design consult or project review can save you from costly mistakes.

Watch Out For:

Vague verbal agreements (always get it in writing).
Over-reliance on contractors to handle all details.
Missing quality-control issues until it’s too late.

Pro Tip:
Even if you don’t want to manage everything, you can still be an empowered homeowner by asking the right questions and insisting on documentation. That alone saves money and stress.

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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

Want the complete planning system? Renovation Ready Playbook gives you the full roadmap: decision templates, timeline tools, budget trackers, and contractor coordination guides.

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