What is the first step in planning a remodeling or renovation project?

Decide what you want

Before you begin any home remodeling project, whether major or minor, you need a plan.

The first step is to determine your ultimate goal. Are you converting a basement into a "man cave" replete with a bar, theater seating and floor-to-ceiling shelving for sports memorabilia? Perhaps you’re planning on converting your living room into a relaxing modern retreat? Or your plans include restoring an aged but charming Victorian home to its former ornate period condition?