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: Renovation Ready!

Recap:
You’re built for this! You’ve got the mindset, organization, and design instincts to manage a remodel successfully. You know that timelines slip, budgets need guardrails, and design choices require early decisions. With your natural resilience and planning style, you’re set up to run this project like a pro.

Your Next Steps:

Lock Decisions Early → Finalize layout, cabinetry, and big-ticket finishes before demolition begins.
Stay on Budget → Track spending weekly and set a 15–20% contingency aside for surprises.
Establish Weekly Check-ins → Schedule a consistent time with your contractor (15–20 minutes) to review progress and next steps.
Confirm Deliveries → Open and inspect everything within 24 hours of arrival to avoid last-minute install delays.
Document Everything → Summarize changes and agreements in writing — it prevents costly misunderstandings.

Watch Out For:
Even the most “ready” remodelers can get caught in:

Scope creep (“while we’re at it…” upgrades).
Decision fatigue if too many small details hit at once.
Overconfidence in contractors managing all communication for you.

Pro Tip:
Treat your remodel like a project at work: set milestones, assign accountability, and keep records. You’ll save yourself thousands and finish with your sanity intact.

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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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