If I was remodeling my kitchen, the cabinets and countertops would not be the first thing I touched. After 23 years in real estate and thousands of houses, I know exactly which decisions people live with for 20 years and never quite figure out what is bugging them. So here are the 12 things I would deal with before I picked a single finish. The first five are layout. The other seven I would pull out on day one. FREE GUIDE: 10 Things to Know Before You Remodel https://bit.ly/4eC1RGM It is the short version of what I wish everybody knew before they called a contractor. WHAT I COVER: 1. The dead end galley 2. The single wall kitchen 3. The peninsula that boxes you in 4. The corner cabinet nobody can reach - LED Light https://amzn.to/4cgX1yj 5. Appliance doors that collide 6. The soffit above the cabinets 7. The tile countertop 8. The four inch backsplash 9. The high divide double bowl sink 10. The dishwasher on the wrong side of the sink 11. The range hood that vents to nowhere - Portable Vent https://amzn.to/4r3rczf 12. The undersized window over the sink The stove side fan I mentioned in number 11: https://amzn.to/4zX9t0o As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you buy through that link I get a small cut at no extra cost to you. If you got something out of this, the sink one in particular is worth sending to anybody who is about to start a project. Number nine is the one people tell me they notice every single day. Mac Rogers Real Estate Broker, CalBRE #01354261 brokermac@gmail.com 510.854.6723 #kitchenremodel #kitchenrenovation #homeimprovement Welcome to Savvy Home Owner — where we help everyday homeowners make smarter decisions about their homes. From renovation mistakes to avoid, to upgrades that actually add value, we cover everything you need to know BEFORE you spend a dime. FREE GUIDE FOR HOMEOWNERS: 10 Things to Know Before You Remodel https://bit.ly/4eC1RGM New videos every week — hit that subscribe button so you never miss one! If you found this helpful, give it a thumbs up and drop your questions in the comments below. We read every single one. About Mac Rogers: With over 23 years of real estate experience, Mac has walked through thousands of homes and seen firsthand what makes a home gain value — and what kills it. On this channel he shares that insider knowledge so you can make smarter decisions as a homeowner. Have questions or want to reach Mac directly? Call or text anytime: 510.854.6723 Email: brokermac@gmail.com Broker | CalBRE: 01354261 Follow us: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brokermac/ Disclaimer: Mac Rogers is not a tax accountant, attorney, or financial adviser. The information in these videos shall not be relied upon as tax, legal, or financial advice. If you need such advice, please contact a qualified professional. We have taken reasonable steps to check that the information in this video is accurate but we cannot represent that it is free from errors. You expressly agree not to rely upon any information contained in this video — it is for entertainment purposes only.