Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time

Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time

Designing and Building Mid-West through the Big Dog Gameplan: Should I Remodel or Move?

Oct 19, 2026 · 33 min · 21 segments

**Summary** In this episode, Chris Hartsook and Kaitlin Borgini discuss the critical decision homeowners face: whether to remodel their current home or move to a new one. They explore the emotional…

**Summary** In this episode, Chris Hartsook and Kaitlin Borgini discuss the critical decision homeowners face: whether to remodel their current home or move to a new one. They explore the emotional, practical, and financial aspects of this decision, providing insights into how to evaluate one's home and the potential for remodeling. The conversation includes a series of reflective questions for homeowners to consider, as well as a rapid-fire segment addressing common misconceptions about remodeling and moving. Ultimately, the episode emphasizes the importance of aligning home decisions with family needs and lifestyle goals. **Takeaways** - Homeowners often confuse dissatisfaction with their home for a need to move. - Emotional attachments to homes can cloud judgment in decision-making. - Evaluating the functionality of a home is crucial before deciding to remodel or move. - Financial implications of moving can be more complex than they appear. - Remodeling can be a viable solution if the location and structure of the home are sound. - Understanding the total costs involved in moving versus remodeling is essential. - Not all remodeling projects will increase the value of a home. - The right home doesn't have to be perfect; it should support your lifestyle. - Asking the right questions can help clarify whether to remodel or move. - The decision should be based on family needs, not just financial considerations. www.bigdogcc.com Produced by Big Dog Media group with Big Dog Business Coaching

**Summary** In this episode, Chris Hartsook and Kaitlin Borgini discuss the critical decision homeowners face: whether to remodel their current home or move to a new one. They explore the emotional…

Speakers: Chris HartsookHostKaitlin BorginiHost

Should You Remodel or Move?1:24 – 2:48

Chris HartsookHost

1:24

Hey, welcome back to Designing and Building the Midwest, one community at a time.

Chris HartsookHost

1:28

I'm your host, Chris Hartsook, with Big Dog Construction, your local window depot.

Chris HartsookHost

1:33

And today we've got Kaitlin Borgini, our lovely co-host with us.

Kaitlin BorginiHost

1:37

Hello.

Kaitlin BorginiHost

1:38

Hello.

Chris HartsookHost

1:39

Hey, and today we're getting back into the big dog game plan.

Chris HartsookHost

1:42

Now we've spent a lot of time talking about remodeling.

Chris HartsookHost

1:45

We've talked about budgets.

Chris HartsookHost

1:46

We've talked about design.

Chris HartsookHost

1:47

We've talked about choosing the right contractor.

Chris HartsookHost

1:50

We've talked about change orders, what those look like.

Chris HartsookHost

1:52

We've talked about protecting your investment because spending money on your home is an investment.

Chris HartsookHost

1:57

We've talked about designing your home for the future.

Chris HartsookHost

1:59

But today we're going to take a step back and ask completely a different question.

Chris HartsookHost

2:04

Should you remodel at all? Because sometimes the best answer is yes, remodel.

Chris HartsookHost

2:10

And sometimes the best answer might actually be no, it's time to move.

Chris HartsookHost

2:14

And here's where this gets interesting.

Chris HartsookHost

2:16

I've talked to homeowners who were convinced they needed to sell their house, only to discover that what they really needed was a better designed home.

Chris HartsookHost

2:25

And I've also seen situations where homeowners wanted to pour a tremendous amount of money into a house that simply wasn't the right house for them anymore.

Chris HartsookHost

2:33

So today, we're going to talk about how you figure out the difference.

Chris HartsookHost

2:37

We're going to take a look at the emotional side, the financial side, and the practical side.

Chris HartsookHost

2:42

And we're going to talk about some of the signs that tell you stay and remodel or pack the moving truck.

Should You Remodel or Move?1:24 – 2:48

Chris HartsookHost

1:24

Hey, welcome back to Designing and Building the Midwest, one community at a time.

Chris HartsookHost

1:28

I'm your host, Chris Hartsook, with Big Dog Construction, your local window depot.

Chris HartsookHost

1:33

And today we've got Kaitlin Borgini, our lovely co-host with us.

Kaitlin BorginiHost

1:37

Hello.

Kaitlin BorginiHost

1:38

Hello.

Chris HartsookHost

1:39

Hey, and today we're getting back into the big dog game plan.

Chris HartsookHost

1:42

Now we've spent a lot of time talking about remodeling.

Chris HartsookHost

1:45

We've talked about budgets.

Chris HartsookHost

1:46

We've talked about design.

Chris HartsookHost

1:47

We've talked about choosing the right contractor.

Chris HartsookHost

1:50

We've talked about change orders, what those look like.

Chris HartsookHost

1:52

We've talked about protecting your investment because spending money on your home is an investment.

Chris HartsookHost

1:57

We've talked about designing your home for the future.

Chris HartsookHost

1:59

But today we're going to take a step back and ask completely a different question.

Chris HartsookHost

2:04

Should you remodel at all? Because sometimes the best answer is yes, remodel.

Chris HartsookHost

2:10

And sometimes the best answer might actually be no, it's time to move.

Chris HartsookHost

2:14

And here's where this gets interesting.

Chris HartsookHost

2:16

I've talked to homeowners who were convinced they needed to sell their house, only to discover that what they really needed was a better designed home.

Chris HartsookHost

2:25

And I've also seen situations where homeowners wanted to pour a tremendous amount of money into a house that simply wasn't the right house for them anymore.

Chris HartsookHost

2:33

So today, we're going to talk about how you figure out the difference.

Chris HartsookHost

2:37

We're going to take a look at the emotional side, the financial side, and the practical side.

Chris HartsookHost

2:42

And we're going to talk about some of the signs that tell you stay and remodel or pack the moving truck.