There’s a good chance you have home improvement plans in the near future, whether you just closed on a fixer-upper or you'e looking to update the house you've lived in for 20 years.
A well-thought-out plan will set you up for success, for both small remodeling projects that change or update the look and function of a space or larger renovations, which might involve knocking down walls. Even a small repair or home improvement task, like annual maintenance on your HVAC system, will benefit from some planning and consideration of the scope and cost of the project.
Here’s a checklist for renovating your home: