{"id":1083,"date":"2020-02-15T09:44:56","date_gmt":"2020-02-15T09:44:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dreammaker-remodel.com\/reno\/?p=1083"},"modified":"2020-02-15T09:44:56","modified_gmt":"2020-02-15T09:44:56","slug":"3-types-of-homeowner-remodelers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dreammaker-remodel.com\/reno\/blog\/3-types-of-homeowner-remodelers\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Types of Homeowner-Remodelers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When you\u2019re having a home remodeling<\/a> project done, it\u2019s understandable to want to get involved as much as possible … or not. In fact, there are many different approaches homeowners take to the process. Learn about them here to determine what kind of homeowner-remodeler you might be!
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The Manager<\/strong>
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Since you\u2019re the homeowner, by default, you are<\/em> the manager of your remodeling project even if you hired an official project manager. If you\u2019re this kind of homeowner-remodeler, you communicate clearly and effectively, voicing your concerns instead of letting things fester. 
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However, keep in mind that there\u2019s a difference between being responsible and trying to take over. If you jump in frequently, your contractor may think you\u2019re overstepping and this can disrupt their work process, delaying your project in the end. To avoid this, be sure to work with your contractor as much as you can, but know what level of communication is reasonable and what isn\u2019t.
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The Micromanager<\/strong>
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Micromanagers are usually detail-oriented, proactive and good with deadlines. These are valuable qualities to have if you\u2019re having a large-scale remodel done as these kinds of remodels require plenty of decisions to be made as soon as possible.
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As with a manager, the drawback to being a micromanager involves stepping in too<\/em> much to the point that you\u2019re trying to control every small detail. This can also slow down or stall work and may even frustrate your remodeling contractors<\/a> in the process. With that in mind, if you\u2019re a micromanager, experts recommend that you identify your top priorities and let your contractors handle the rest for a smoother and more efficient remodeling project.
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The Hands-Off Client<\/strong>
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Homeowner-remodelers who are hands-off are said to be the easiest to work with. After all, if you take the hands-off approach, it means you\u2019re placing your faith in the professionals that you hired. 
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Unfortunately, this approach is not without its downside: if you\u2019re hands-off to the point that you\u2019re indecisive or can\u2019t be reached by your contractor, it can result in delays to your project. If you intend to take the hands-off approach, it\u2019s highly recommended that you fully discuss your vision during the planning stage so your contractors know what you want before they start working.
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Let\u2019s Start a Conversation!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Planning to remodel your home soon? Don\u2019t hesitate to turn to DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Reno, the leading experts when it comes to kitchen and bathroom remodeling<\/a> services. Give us a call at (775) 200-9232 or fill out our contact form<\/a> to start a conversation today! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When you\u2019re having a home remodeling project done, it\u2019s understandable to want to get involved as much as possible … or not. In fact, there are many different approaches homeowners take to the process. Learn about them here to determine what kind of homeowner-remodeler you might be!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":2564,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_metasync_otto_title":"","_metasync_otto_description":"","_metasync_otto_keywords":"","_metasync_otto_canonical":"","_metasync_metakeywords":"","_metasync_otto_og_title":"","_metasync_otto_og_description":"","_metasync_otto_twitter_title":"","_metasync_otto_twitter_description":"","_metasync_seo_title":"","_metasync_seo_desc":"","_metasync_breadcrumb_title":"","_metasync_primary_category":0,"_metasync_primary_product_cat":0,"_metasync_imported_seo_title":"","_metasync_imported_seo_desc":"","_metasync_otto_disabled":"","_metasync_hreflang":"","_metasync_plugin_sync_ts":"","_metasync_robots_advanced":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[75,76,77],"class_list":["post-1083","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-remodeling","tag-homeowners","tag-manager","tag-remodelers"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dreammaker-remodel.com\/reno\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1083","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dreammaker-remodel.com\/reno\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dreammaker-remodel.com\/reno\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dreammaker-remodel.com\/reno\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dreammaker-remodel.com\/reno\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1083"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dreammaker-remodel.com\/reno\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1083\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dreammaker-remodel.com\/reno\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2564"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dreammaker-remodel.com\/reno\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1083"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dreammaker-remodel.com\/reno\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1083"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dreammaker-remodel.com\/reno\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1083"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}