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Budgeting Your ProjectDesign Workshop: Is a Phased Construction Project Right for You?
Breaking up your remodel or custom home project has benefits and disadvantages. See if it’s right for you
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Save time and effort by ruling out deal breakers with your contractor before an in-person session
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Help your home renovation go smoothly and stay on budget with this wise advice from a pro
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The best decorators aren’t dictators — and they’re not mind readers either. To understand your tastes, they need this essential info
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Learn what a contractor’s markups cover — and why they’re worth it
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Learn the benefits of going custom, along with possible projects, cabinetmakers’ pricing structures and more
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Save money with a design consultation for the big picture or specific details
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Learn the advantages and disadvantages of decorating alone and bringing in skilled help
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Don’t want full service but could use some direction on room layout, furnishings and colors? Look to a designer for a plan
Full StoryDecorating GuidesWorking With Pros: When to Choose Full Design Services
Whether you want a single room or a whole house done, the maximum service level means the least work for you
Full StoryWorking With ProsHow to Hire the Right Architect: Comparing Fees
Learn common fee structures architects use and why you might choose one over another
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