Putting the Cart Before the Horse

Starting a project before all the planning and preparation is complete in another big pitfall. It's easy to get excited about ripping out your old kitchen cabinets, but it pays to plan first. Here are some tips:

• Plan the kitchen design and choose the specifications as much as possible.
• Prepare an accurate budget and create a checklist of decisions to be made.
• Shop for sinks, faucets and appliances before the work starts.