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JULY 2015 HOMES PLUS 5 REMODEL • REPLACE • RETHINK REMODEL. REPLACE. RETHINK your windows. Bliffert Lumber offers quality products from Marvin ® . Call or visit us today to learn more. 548 W. Sunset Dr. Waukesha, WI 53189 (262) 542-6666 www.bliffertlumber.com Marvin Windows and Doors, Warroad, MN 56763 ©2011 Marvin Windows and Doors. All rights reserved. ® Registered trademark of Marvin Windows and Doors 242416009 MILWAUKEE — A home remodel can be a daunting project, but knowing what to expect makes all the difference. Here is a seven-step breakdown of the remodeling process from Rob Radiske, designer and vice president of Wisconsin Kitchen Mart. Homeowners put in the most work during the first stage of the remodeling process — budget and planning. Products have many options, quality levels and features from which to choose, and these choices will help formulate the budget. "A knowledgeable professional can help in narrowing down the choices to make it easier on the homeowner," Radiske said. In a kitchen, for example, the key factors are cabinetry, appliances and countertops, while secondary choices are tile and floor- ing. "First, we start in our showroom to review all the different products and design ideas, as well as our overall process," he said. "Then we visit the home to take meas- urements and see how the space is used." After reviewing the home, the designer cre- ates a custom design with renderings to give the homeowners an accurate idea of how the space will look when completed. In a final meeting at the showroom, selec- tions are finalized, the project is priced completely with no hidden costs. The rest of the remodeling project pro- gresses in this order: 2. Pre-construction: "This is a walk- through of the project just before starting the work, to refresh all the information in both the homeowner's and designer's minds," Radiske said. Any late changes are reviewed at this meeting. 3. Tear out: It's one of the messiest stages, but also one of the quickest. This is the setup of the job site and the tear out and removal of existing materials. 4. Rough stage: "This is when any changes are made," Radiske said. "Whether it's walls, doorways, windows, electrical, plumbing, or ventilation. The mechanicals are roughed in to accommodate the new design and current code requirements." 5. Drywall: This is when things get put back together. Insulation and drywall are installed, as well as flooring and subfloor- ing. 6. Finish: The last products are delivered and installed. Final trim work, electrical, and plumbing are completed. 7. Final walk-through: Once the space is functional, a walk-through with the homeowners is performed to make sure that everything is completed to their satis- faction. Taking 7 steps to carry you through remodeling process

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