Published:

02/18/2014 03:34pm

Break Ground without Breaking Up!

Building or remodeling your home is exciting and can be very challenging. We want to give you a relational floor plan, and a set of keys to help you navigate the journey of home construction with as little stress and conflict as possible.

The most significant truth we’ve discovered is that a couple’s relationship will be remodeled along with their home. Couples have shown that accepting and working with this reality radically decreases the stress, and results in more mutual satisfaction throughout the home construction process. A blueprint is as vital to building a home as a relational blueprint is to your bond as a couple’s experience of the process and each other.

There are 7 keys; each unlocking the door to your new dream home and upgraded relationship. It is important that take each key in order; as each key builds upon another.

Key 1 Make Sure the Time is Right
Building or remodeling a home is a major life event, one that will change your family, and most certainly your relationship, forever. The success of your journey as a couple and a family will depend on how intentional you are about the decisions you make. No one can predict the future, but taking time to assess whether the timing is right for a project of this magnitude is crucial.

Key 2 Dream Big
Dreaming is a significant part of the overall process. You will be encouraged to dream big and unearth everything you want in your new home. After gathering together all of your needs and “must-haves,” you will bring your dream into the realm of what is possible for you as a couple.

Key 3 Plan Sensibly
Having a personal guidance system such as a map or GPS will keep you directed and focused, and help you make decisions that are aligned with your values and goals. Your needs and values will clearly direct your decisions and

Key 4 Launch Your Dream
Breaking ground on your construction process is preceded by several important steps. Having the right tools and resources as part of your team is strategic to launching your dreams successfully. You need to know how to hire the right General Contractor and interior designer. Having the well-matched and professional resources on your team can get you well on your way in your building or remodeling process.

Key 5 Live in Financial Integrity
Maintaining financial integrity is the key to sustaining honor, stability and strength in your relationship throughout your remodel or building undertaking. Your money beliefs and styles influence your relationship and building project.

Key 6 Expect the Unexpected
Even when a project is initiated at a time when you’re free to devote what is needed, life can intrude on our plans. Learning to move through unexpected life events such as death and grief, injuries and even some “nice” surprises is critical to success.

Key 7 Use Tools to Deal with Stress
Stress impacts relationships and the construction process. Stress can rule the project and ruin the relationship. Reducing stress will help you keep the love in your relationship.

Key 8 Celebrate!
The finishing touches are what make it really feel like your home. Having fun throughout the building process is vital to giving you and your partner a positive experience.

The 7 keys will help you to co-create a clear plan of action for your project to enjoy your relationship throughout the construction process and celebrate your progress.