SL_Gehman Profile_0823FINAL.qxp_Layout 1 8 / 31 / 23 12 : 50 PM Page 1 by Bill Donahue of award - winning projects from over the years . Such preparation is essential to starting a project on the right foot , according to Gehman . “ The more organized and prepared you are , the better the experience , ” he says . “ There are some people who will say , ‘ Let’s just get started . ’ What they don’t always realize is that it takes time to order materials . We commit to people that when we start , we will be there each day until the work is finished . Any delays will only extend the disruption to their lives . “ I had a slide in my presentation with a quote : ‘ Proper preparation prevents poor per - formance , ’ ” he continues . “ That’s a favorite quote from Kyle Hunt , a successful business coach for remodelers , and it perfectly describes the approach we take with our business . ” Gehman’s advice : Vet remodeler candidates Home Schooled With “ Kitchen and Bath University , ” Gehman Design Remodeling provides a nuts - and - bolts education for homeowners considering a remodel Examples of remodels completed by Gehman Design Remodeling of their kitchen or master bathroom . In the course of discussion , Gehman advised carefully . Ask for references . Ask around , from ENNIS D . GEHMAN AND MEMBERS OF HIS homeowners about multiple aspects of the resources such as local building inspectors , or TEAMMAY BE HOME REMODELERS , BUT THEY remodeling process : what to expect in terms evenknock on the door of a home with a par - DALSOSEE THEMSELVES AS EDUCATORS . Until how , and how long , the remodel might affect ticular builder’s sign in the yard to ask for the recentlythe education has been largely informal , their living arrangements ; likes and dislikes , homeowner’sfeedback . He also suggests asking delivered to prospective clients as they make needs and wants , in terms of style , space , and remodelers directly about the depth of their decisionsabout planned improvements to their use ; and budget . expertise , including if they have kitchen / bath - homes . “ We want to have an honest conversation specific certifications such as MCKBR , short for Gehman’steam has since taken the education about what they are comfortable with [ spending ] Master Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler , process to the next level with the first “ Kitchen so we can work to be the guardian of that thehighest level of certification offered by NARI . and Bath University ” event . Nearly two dozen budget , ” he says . “ Our mindset is , ‘ Let’s work Incidentally , of the 38 MCKBRs across the country , interested parties — homeowners who may be together as a team . ’ If we know want they want three of them work for Gehman’s firm . consideringan update , expansion , or complete and what the budget is , we may be able to Finally , before someone undertakes any transformation of their kitchen and / or achieve a similar look as something they really remodelingproject , Gehman says it’s important bathroom ( s ) — attendedthe hourlong affair . like , but with materials that don’t cost as much . ” forhomeowners to have an honest conversation “ The idea was to give people the basics In terms of style and materials , Gehman about their future plans . The number of years about what they’re in for when delving into a g and his team are happy to provide recommen - they intend to stay in the house should factor project like this , ” says Gehman , president of elin dations , but he says it’s best for homeowners to into how , where , and when they invest their GehmanDesign Remodeling in Harleysville . “ Of od providefeedback upfront . It doesn’t have to be money . the22 people who came , seven of them made Rem anything precise or formal , just a general sense “ Ifyou’re going to sell in less than five years , for - sure appointments , and several others said gn of a homeowner’s style . For ideas , he suggests it’s not wise to do a major remodel because theywould give us a call . It’s always great to get esi online resources such as Houzz , Pinterest , and you’re probably not going to get the money newbusiness out of something like this , but we D n NARI.org , the website of the National Association back [ in resale ] , ” he says . “ If you’re going to be also see it as a public service . We want people ma ofthe Remodeling Industry . He also recommends there for the next 20 years , then it’s worth know what to expect with a kitchen or bath eh perusingthe Gehman Design Remodeling web - makingthe investment in terms of quality of life G remodel , whether they go with us or with of site , which has photo galleries featuring dozens withyour family . ” someone else . ” sy Forthose interested , Gehman Design Remod - urte eling has more “ University ” events lined up for co Gehman Design Remodeling the near future . Gehman envisions branching tos gehmandesignremodeling.net PA - 297 | 355 Main Street | Harleysville , PA 19438 | ( 215 ) 513 - 0300 | out to other areas of the home , but for now the Pho ? eventswillbe exclusive to kitchens and baths . SUBURBANLIFEMAGAZINE.COM VOLUME 14 ISSUE 12 34 |