I thought about calling calling this weeks episode a guide to get you to your ideal remodel but in actual fact … its much more a roadmap through the remodel process.  Today I want to share with you the steps I see as absolutely essential when you’re planning an update for your mid-century ranch.  This is going to be a lot. Here's a quick outline of the roadmap for orientation ... but if you want the goods, I made a special pdf download to get you all the details in one spot. Grab your Roadmap RIGHT HERE!Ten stops (steps) on your Remodel RoadmapStep 1: Figure out if you ready for a remodel.Step 2:  Clear the decks (this means banish clutter).Step 3:  Determine what you really NEED from your update (and what you want as well).Step 4:  Become the ultimate expert in the house you have right now so you know where you're starting.Step 5:  Get smart about how the building and zoning codes in your area affect your plans so you can avoid surprises.Step 6:  Hopscotch the common Mid-century house problems  by standing on the shoulders of the Mid mod remodelers who’ve come before you.  Step 7:  Gather Ideas & Inspiration - and keep them organized in a way that works for you (phone, computer, paper or a combination).Step 8:  Pull all of that create your master plan (the giant wish list of everything you could do).Step 9:  Figure out your remodel scale; is this happening all at once, in phases? Is it large small, DIY or hired out?    Step 10:  Coordinate and carry out the work, at your own pace, in your own way. Get links to more resources AND the Roadmap at www.midmod-midwest.com/311! Hey do you need help pivoting from your remodel plans in the before times to a remodel that can actually help you and your family feel comfortable at home in the new normal?  I'm giving a masterclass on JUST THAT TOPIC coming up soon.  Sign up here to get an invitation to the free live class as soon as it opens!