We can’t stress enough how important it is to go into a major home remodeling project with all the knowledge and insight you can get your hands on. So here, from Better Homes & Gardens, is an article we consider to be Intro To Remodeling 101. Keep it close as you go from idea to completion of your renovation.

Do you have a bathroom that needs an upgrade, or an addition that you dream about building? No matter the project, house remodeling can be both a scary and exciting prospect. But there are steps you can take to soothe your worries—and mind your budget, too. We talked to the experts to get their best tips for remodeling a house. Armed with their advice, you'll have all of the tools necessary to become a pro home remodeling planner.