In this episode discover:

• The top 3 guiding principles to value engineering.

• How hiring professionals can save you more money overall for your project.

• What value engineering provides that big box could never conceive.

• Why it makes more sense and save more dollars to leave existing plumbing in place rather than to move it.

• What a difference a few feet makes when it comes to remodeling.

• What is the big buzz about electrical renovations and how to avoid creating a surge in your budget.

• Whatever you do, do NOT ask about doors in this episode, but if you've got some ideas about lighting…let us know!

• There are a lot of places where you can make sacrifices and compromises, but not in this key area. See if you can guess the answer. The answer may be a surprise you as it does for many homeowners.