FREE REMODELING PLANNING TOOL
Before You Hire a Remodeler,
Score Them.
The free Remodeling Partner Scorecard from April Bettinger, founder of Nip Tuck Remodeling and author of Happiness Guaranteed, helps you compare up to 3 remodeling firms on the things that matter most, so you don’t choose based on the prettiest portfolio or the lowest price.
Why Do I Need This?
The free planning tool includes a scorecard where you can score every conversation on a clear 1–5 scale across four key touchpoints.
- Spot the red flags that are easy to miss before you sign
- Compare up to three firms side-by-side
- Decide with a confident, informed picture — not a gut feeling
We’ll also send Chapter 2 from Happiness Guaranteed along with your free scorecard.
Where Should We Send Your Free Planning Tool?
No spam — just the guide and scorecard, straight to your inbox.
Most remodeling regret starts before construction ever does — the wrong partner, a budget that was never realistic, decisions made without enough information or time to think. This free Remodeling Partner Evaluation Scorecard gives you a simple, side-by-side way to compare the firms you’re considering, so you can choose with confidence. It comes with a condensed chapter from Happiness Guaranteed, drawn from more than two decades guiding Eastside homeowners through the process.
What's Inside the Guide
Research Potential Firms Before You Call
Know what to look for online – portfolio quality, licensing, and the one page most homeowners overlook.
Score Every Conversation with
Potential Partners
Rate each company on a 1-5 scale across four touchpoints so nothing gets lost between meetings.
Spot
Red Flags
Before You Sign
You’ll get a checklist of warning signs that are easy to miss in the excitement of a beautiful portfolio.
Compare Three Companies
Side-by-Side
Transfer your scores to the summary page and make a confident, informed decision you’ll be happy with.
THE BOOK BEHIND THE SCORECARD
HAPPINESS GUARANTEED
The homeowner’s complete guide to planning, budgeting, and renovating without regret.
The scorecard is one tool from one chapter. The book covers everything from knowing your why to surviving construction to your final walk-through that makes it all worth it. Author April Bettinger, founder of Nip Tuck Remodeling, brings more than two decades of remodeling experience and guiding Eastside homeowners through the remodeling experience.
“April Bettinger wrote an engaging, accurate, and complete picture of the journey that homeowners follow when approaching a remodeling project. The stories of past clients, their challenges, the problems, the solutions, all come together for a great read! April’s extensive experience and passion for what she does comes through in every chapter. A must read for any homeowner considering a remodeling project — now or in the future!”
Victoria Downing, President, Remodelers Advantage
We had a wonderful experience working with Nip Tuck Remodeling. Nip Tuck guided us through all aspects of the project, from design through the building process. They made this overwhelming project doable. – A. King
From the design process through the construction phase, Nip Tuck was professional, on time and a pleasure to work with. I would not have an hesitation recommending them and hope to work with them again in the future. – J. Foster