What It’s Really Like to Remodel Your Home: A Homeowner’s Story
- Jourdan B.
- Jun 18
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 26
If you told me two years ago that I’d choose to live through drywall dust, hammer noise, and endless tile samples — I’d have laughed.
I thought remodeling was for people with huge budgets and perfect Pinterest boards. People who knew exactly what they wanted, down to the drawer pulls.
Turns out, you don’t have to have it all figured out. You just need the right team to help you get there. Thats where IGFI Construction comes into play!
📐 The House We Loved — But Outgrew
Our home wasn’t broken. It wasn’t falling apart. It just wasn’t… working anymore.
Mornings felt like bumper cars in our galley kitchen. The kids were sharing a bathroom that always seemed sticky (parents, you know). And we dreamed of a guest suite so our family could visit — without camping in the living room.
We didn’t want to move. We love our neighborhood. We love our yard. We just needed more room to breathe.
💡 Finding the Right Partner
We’d heard the horror stories: ghosted contractors, surprise costs, half-finished projects.
So we did our homework. When we met IGFI Construction they didn’t talk at us — they asked questions. Good questions.
How do you actually use this space?
What frustrates you the most about mornings?
How long do you plan to stay here?
They turned our “I wish…” list into an actual plan.
🏗️ Living Through the Remodel
Were there days I wondered if we were nuts? Sure. But the crew showed up. They respected our house (and our nosy dog). They texted updates. They cleaned up. They even cared if we were sleeping okay during the noisy parts.
Our old cramped kitchen walls came down. The new bathroom made weekday mornings feel… calmer. And the guest suite (okay, our casita!) means Grandma has her own space and we have a quiet office when she’s not here.
🏡 Now It Feels Like Home
Every time I walk into our kitchen, I smile. I don’t bump elbows while making lunches. The kids no longer argue about whose turn it is for the sink. And our family visits have turned from chaos into actual quality time.
Was it an investment? Yes.Was it worth it? A thousand times, yes.
💬 If You’re On the Fence
If you’re reading this and thinking, “Maybe next year…” — take it from me: don’t wait until your home drives you crazy.
Find a remodeler who listens, communicates, and does what they say they will. (Hint: IGFI Construction.)
Your future self — cooking breakfast in a kitchen that fits, or sipping coffee in your brand-new addition — will thank you.
Check out our website for additional client reviews!
📞 602-448-1215
From Our Family to Yours!
IGFI Construction
Jourdan B.
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