Why am I doing this?

What is my budget?

On a scale of 1-10 how much do I like my neighbors? Neighborhood?

Am I going up, going out, or staying under the existing roof?

Have I thought about giving my home a facelift?

What year was my home built?

Am I going to spend more on the remodel (or within 30%) of what it would cost to build new?

Have I run comparable home costs for my neighborhood? Am I overbuilding?

How long am I going to live here?

How do I find a reliable contractor?

Have I checked with the city to find out codes? Lot restrictions? Other?

What are the current costs to remodel?

Can I move and get a better value?

Have I thought about tearing down, and rebuilding a new home on this property?