Should You Be Your Own General Contractor for a Kitchen Remodel?

🎤 Episode #31 **Thinking about skipping the general contractor and managing your kitchen remodel yourself?** For many homeowners, the idea is tempting—especially when you're looking for ways to save money on an already expensive renovation. But when you eliminate the general contractor, you don't eliminate the **job** of the general contractor. Someone still has to coordinate the trades, manage the schedule, answer questions, solve problems, and keep the project moving. And that someone may be **you**. In this episode of **Kitchen Remodel Made Easy**, award-winning kitchen designer turned remodeling coach Robin Johnson breaks down what you should consider before deciding to act as your own general contractor. You'll hear about: - Why managing your own subcontractors may save money—but comes with significant responsibility - What a general contractor actually does behind the scenes - The value of a contractor's established relationships with trusted subcontractors - Why managing a kitchen remodel involves much more than creating a construction schedule - How your personality, available time, organizational skills, and comfort solving problems should factor into your decision - The difference between hiring your own subcontractors and actually DIYing the construction work - Why unexpected problems happen even on well-managed remodeling projects - Why having your kitchen fully designed and planned **before construction begins** matters regardless of which route you choose There's no one-size-fits-all answer. Some homeowners are perfectly capable of coordinating their own subcontractors, while others will find tremendous value in having an experienced general contractor manage the construction. The important question isn't simply: **“How much money can I save?”** It's: **“What am I willing and able to take responsibility for?”** Before you decide which route is right for you, listen to this episode and make sure you understand the job you're either hiring someone else to manage—or taking on yourself. Download my FREE **Kitchen Design Starter Kit** to start thinking through your kitchen remodel before construction begins. Because whether you're working with a general contractor or managing your own subcontractors, a smoother remodel starts with a solid plan. **Resources:** - [⁠⁠Kitchen Remodel Starter Kit⁠⁠⁠](www.robinjohnsoninteriors.com/starterkit) - ⁠⁠⁠Kitchen Remodel Made Easy Course & Community⁠⁠⁠ **Social Media Links:** - ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠Houzz⁠⁠