Thinking of remodeling your home, but you can’t start because you have not decided whether to do it yourself or to hire a design and build firm? Or maybe because popular beliefs and opinions cloud your judgment and prevent you from taking on the project wholeheartedly? Many homeowners have been in the same undecided situation you are in right now. To help you finally start this exciting project, let us look at some popular misconceptions or myths about remodeling and explain why they can’t be more wrong. Here are the top six myths about home remodels.

Top Six Myths About Home Remodels

DIY is cheaper than hiring professionals

The internet is a rich resource for DIY projects, from recycling old carton boxes into organizers to changing and replacing your roof. You can find a video that looks easy to follow. YouTube tutorials probably excite you or inspire you to do something yourself, too. DIY projects may seem to save you a lot of money. And watching the videos may probably lead you to think that these projects are easy. But the truth is, most of the time, they are not.

If you have some basic handyman knowledge and experience in equal measure you may be able to replace kitchen tiles or add cabinets to your kitchen walls and have passable results.

Without knowledge and experience, you will most probably take a lot of time to finish a simple project. And then even end up not liking the results. This will eventually mean that you would need to hire a professional to do it all over again. In some cases, you may even need to buy a new set of materials. That’s a lot of time and money lost.

So, if it is not just the kitchen but the entire house that you want to remodel, hiring a professional is the safest and most affordable option.

Professionals can remodel a whole house quickly

Remodeling a whole house cannot be done quickly, even if it is done by a professional remodeling company. Of course, the fact that they are experienced professionals who know a lot about building and remodeling makes them fast workers. Every movement comes as second nature to them. Still, one should not expect that the remodeling can be done in a span of a weekend, just like what you see on YouTube or HGTV.

In actuality, a full-scale remodel can be completed in 3 to 12 months on average. That does not even include any delays that may happen in the process.

Remodeling can’t be done in certain seasons

Although weather conditions like snow can impact outdoor projects, especially when digging is involved, remodeling your house can be done the whole year. With proper planning and flexibility, you can complete a full-scale remodeling project across the seasons.

Trends are timeless

Trends change over time. The popular trends of today may be weird to look at tomorrow. This is because time and people change. As time changes, so do people’s tastes. It is okay to go for something trendy, but you should not expect it to add to the value of your property when you sell it 10 years into the future.

If you like a certain trend to be incorporated in your remodel, do it because you like it. Not because of an expectation of an increase in property value.

All renovations are good

Homeowners may sometimes opt for renovations or remodels that may fit their current needs or lifestyles. But they may be a turn-off for future buyers if and when the homeowners decide to resell the house in the future.

The best thing to do is to talk to professionals about your vision and discuss possible options to take without causing too much disadvantage to your property’s resale value.

Contractors are not created equal

Construction companies are not the same. There are good ones, and there are bad ones. There are construction companies you can trust more than the others. Some companies can commit to a full-scale remodel, while some companies are only capable of doing room upgrades or total kitchen makeovers.

Home addition specialists can help you expand a bedroom, living room or build additional rooms in your existing home. If this is what you are looking for, ask your contractor if this is part of the service they offer.

When it comes to customer service, there may also be a big difference between and among companies.

Whether you are going for a room remodel or a full-scale project, choose a reputable company with excellent customer service. This will allow open and meaningful discussions between you and their team regarding any concerns like budgets, permits, design, etc.

Turn Your Remodeling Vision into a Reality

Have these myths or misconceptions held you back from turning your vision into a reality? Then you now have the power to make a more informed decision. Call a reputable design and build firm today to talk to dedicated and passionate professionals who can help you bring your vision to life.