This might be hard to imagine, but one of the biggest mistakes you can make is to rush headlong into a remodel without properly planning it out. You might be itching to get started, but starting a project before you have every detail and contingency locked down could be a recipe for disaster. And while the planning process varies, 30% of HomeAdvisor users spent between 1-2 months planning their remodel. Remember: knowing exactly what you want ensures you don’t get what you don’t.