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Who selects, who purchases, who installs.
This matrix breaks down common remodel materials and shows who typically selects them, who purchases them, and who installs them.
Many cost overruns happen when these three steps are assumed to belong to the same person. Often they do not.
Seeing the full chain helps homeowners understand where delays, added costs, and confusion usually come from.
Use this matrix to:
understand which items are design driven
plan selections earlier
confirm purchasing responsibility
avoid last minute surprises
This matrix reflects common practices, not universal rules.
Every contractor operates differently.
This tool helps you ask better questions before the project starts.
These matrices are excerpts from The Truth About How to Save Money in a Remodel Guide. The full guide provides context, real examples, and communication strategies that help these tools work in real projects.
Who selects, who purchases, who installs.
This matrix breaks down common remodel materials and shows who typically selects them, who purchases them, and who installs them.
Many cost overruns happen when these three steps are assumed to belong to the same person. Often they do not.
Seeing the full chain helps homeowners understand where delays, added costs, and confusion usually come from.
Use this matrix to:
understand which items are design driven
plan selections earlier
confirm purchasing responsibility
avoid last minute surprises
This matrix reflects common practices, not universal rules.
Every contractor operates differently.
This tool helps you ask better questions before the project starts.
These matrices are excerpts from The Truth About How to Save Money in a Remodel Guide. The full guide provides context, real examples, and communication strategies that help these tools work in real projects.