Step 1: Determining your “WHY” (feat. Ebony Stephenson)

12 Steps to a Successful Kitchen Remodel

Season 1: Episode 1 – Step 1: Determining your “WHY” (Step 1)

Starring: Ebony Stephens / Kitchen and Bath Designer

Designs By Ebony / Yorktown, Virgina

Instagram: @DesignsByEbony

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Welcome to the KRME podcast where it’s all about helping you smash your kitchen goals!

Each week I bring you a practical and inspiring conversation to help you save time, money, and headaches during your kitchen remodel.

Thank you so much for listening in…..I hope you enjoy the show!

In this episode we discuss:

4:23      What’s wrong with Barbie’s Dream House?

7:05      Process to kitchen remodeling

13:25    $100,000 for a new kitchen?!

18:36     Doing-it-yourself WILL NOT save you money

26:21     Selecting a contractor or company (Dangers)

30:37     Don’t get ripped off!

32:22     Let’s get this party started – Selection process

34:23     The BUDGET will fluctuate throughout the project!! GASP

37:00     What to expect during a kitchen remodel

41:40     DIY or hire a contractor?

43:51     Cost savings to DIY?

48:14     OMG! A tile is broken

51:20     Most common mistake in kitchen remodeling

51:45      I’ll hook up your sink for $5!

54:54     Your reputation is all you have

56:41     NKBA and credentials

57:25     Do I really need to hire a Certified Kitchen & Bath Designer (CKBD)?

59:02     Will Ebony be at KBIS2018 in Orlando, FL?

 

Step 2: How to Design Your Kitchen Remodel (feat. Sarah Karakaian)

12 Steps to a Successful Kitchen Remodel

Season 1: Episode 2 – Step 2: How to Design Your Kitchen Remodel

Starring: Sarah Karakaian / HGTV Rehab Pro

Designer / Columbus, OH

Instagram: @nestrs

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Planning to Determine Scope of Project

Welcome to the KRME podcast where it’s all about helping you smash your kitchen goals!

Each week I bring you a practical and inspiring conversation to help you save time, money, and headaches during your kitchen remodel.

Thank you so much for listening in…..I hope you enjoy the show!

In this episode we discuss: (deduct 3:30 min from episode)

5:56     Sarah was on HGTV!!

11:25   Fly me to your location!

13:32    Let’s get into kitchen remodeling

14:00    Where do we start?

15:02    Pinterest is the BEST

17:14    NYC Permit is $1,800! WHAT!

21:45   Where can we stretch the budget?

24:20    Get another quote

26:45    Questionnaire for potential clients (email Sarah)

27:15   Not all GC’s or designers are a good fit for you

29:50   How do you want to be guided through the process?

31:40    How to vet a contractor

33:32    “If people spent more time finding the right professionals, they’d be happier at the end”.

34:55   How to find a good contractor. Instagram??!!

37:33   Social is the new word of mouth

37: ???  Plumbing guy on Instagram (email Sarah)

38:04   Trim carpenter on Instagram (email Sarah)

39:40    Let’s get into it: Planning a Kitchen Remodel

43:55   Underpromise and Overdeliver

44:52   One big mistake you don’t want to make!

46:02   Do this instead

Resources that will help you:

-          YouTube How-To’s

-          Houzz

-          Pinterest

-          Instagram hashtags

-          Blogs

-          Local showrooms

49:31    Will Sarah be in Orlando for KBIS2018