Learn from my renovation regrets – these are the most common things people regret skipping during a remodel

Large white Connecticut home with a large porch, porch furniture and front lawn.

I'm currently two and a half years into a major self-managed, over-budgeted, and late-running remodel project. And while I'm pretty pleased with the current results, let me tell you: a home renovation is an intense process.

Renovating has a way of testing your patience and your decision-making skills all at once, and I have quickly learned that even the smallest choices can have a big impact once the dust settles.