You don’t want to get to the end of your kitchen remodel and be unsatisfied with the results. Or, worse yet, realize your plan includes a number of kitchen design mistakes. After all, kitchen remodels aren’t cheap in time, energy, or cost; you need to get it right the first time — if you want to get it right at all. The key is to learn from the mistakes and experiences of others; start by checking out these eight common kitchen remodeling mistakes:

Hiring a handyman to tackle your home repairs is like magic. Okay — we’ll admit they can’t literally wave a wand and make all your problems disappear; but, given a few hours, a reliable handyman can fix pretty much any problem ailing your home. All of a sudden, the home improvement projects that have loomed on your to-do list for months can be crossed off — and all you had to do was pick up the phone, dial a phone number, and set up the appointment! That being said, the quality of your handyman experience all hinges on one very important thing: finding the right handyman.