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Are you thinking of remodeling your home? Do you plan to manage the project yourself? DIY (do-it-yourself) remodelers can save money doing things themselves but there is a catch. What if you miss something? What you don't know could hurt you.
 
"But, I'm a DIYer, I can't afford to hire someone to help me manage this!"
 
Too often in life we focus on the cost of services over their benefits. We bemoan the cost of an accountant when we should value the tax savings and time freedom we are gaining. The question really should be: What is this expense going to save me in the long run? For most people, the truth is, they can't afford not to hire a coach.
 
What Is a Home Remodeling Coach?
 
Before I get into the benefits that a coach provides, I should explain what one is. Other articles go into more detail and I encourage you to seek them out. Briefly, a coach guides you in every process from planning through completion.
 
The home remodeling coach is the same as a home building coach. They are trained and experienced industry professionals who work along side you while you remain in charge. You pay a coach (or Custom Home Coach) a flat fee based upon the length and scope of your project.
 
Three Ways Custom Home Coaches Save You Money
 
I should advise that hiring a coach is not needed for a simple home improvement like painting, replacing a carpet, or adding shelves. We're talking about a major improvement here, like doing a kitchen remodel or adding a room and bathroom. Here are just three of the many ways a Custom Home Coach can help you in your major remodeling project.
 
#1 Planning, costs, and strategies: Getting a project off the ground is tedious and confusing. A coach will provide tremendous help through the preparation process showing you what to do and when, how much things will cost, and how to implement your ideas. The coach will steer you away from disaster before you veer into it.
 
#2 Keeping the project moving forward: No one likes to live in a house that's constantly under construction or renovation. The experience of a coach will help you keep workers showing up and solve issues as they arise. Delays cost money and ruin the experience.
 
#3 Avoiding a major mistake: This one speaks for itself. You don't want to make an expensive mistake! This is the one big reason most professional builders say that people should not manage their own projects alone. I agree. Your remodel coach could save you thousands of dollars by helping you avoid one crucial mistake.
 
Each of these three benefits of hiring a Custom Home Coach could stand on their own. Getting all three is just a bonus. So don't miss the forest for the trees. Don't focus on the small expenditure of hiring a coach when in the long run, you'll end up dollars and sanity ahead.