Step 3 is developing your home remodeling spec plan and finding a contractor. The spec plan determines what type of materials and design considerations that will be needed. You will use the spec plan and architectual design to bid the project out to a contractor.

1. First Thing, Develop the Spec Plan
   use our FREE download to note the specifications for your home remodeling project. We have supporting information to help decide room specifications and materials:
   
   designing your home remodeling specification plan
   
   Get Some Design Help:
   you might need the service of an architect, structural engineer or draftperson to help finalize the plan for contractural review.
   
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2. Avoid Costly Mistakes
   don't get duped by costs or mistakes that you will regret later. Get the information you need to save $$$ on your home remodeling project (covers each room in the house):
   
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3. Find and Select Your Contractor
   after you develop the specification plan and design, you are ready to bid the remodeling project out to a contractor. Be prepared to negotiate 2-3 contractor bids for best price:
   
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4. Contract Negotiations
   learn to negotiate the construction project in good faith. Protect yourself and your investment:
   
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For Support:

• download this home remodeling steps
  pamphlet as a support and reference guide