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Many people have a hard time envisioning what it’s like to embark on a home remodel.

The reality is that it’s not like what you see on TV. It is sometimes tedious, but it is worth it all the time.

We recently came across an article on the subject titled “10 things you should expect during a home remodel” on the Dayton Daily News website.

All 10 tips are good, but we will spotlight the best for you.

First, things will get dusty in here. There will be grime, as the article puts it. It’s the nature of the business of taking things apart and putting them back together again. A good contractor will help you prepare for and deal with the dirt that accompanies every remodel.

Second, it might get another kind of dusty in here. Things can get frustrating, like the article notes. You might lose your cool, and even shed a few tears. But as long as you trust the process and keep the lines of communication open with your contractor, things will go as smoothly as possible.

Third, you’re gonna have to make up your mind. There will be many decisions, so get ready. The last thing a contractor wants to do is disappoint you, so honor each decision as it arrives, no matter how trivial it might seem at the time.

Finally, it will be worth it. The article calls it “exultation,” but we like to call it “satisfaction.” That’s the sheer joy that comes with the completion of a project. No more mess, no more fuss. Just life to live in your new space.

Speaking of rolling with the punches, a couple from Minneapolis encountered some sticker shock when it came time to remodel their kitchen in their 1940s home.

Much like how a shirt unravels at the tugging of a single thread, the couple found out that getting rid of their island dishwasher (yes, really) would be harder than they first imagined. Check out their story for a longer, fleshed out version of what can happen during the remodeling process.

Have a good week!