Avoid the wrong remodel
Refresh, repair, or replace — ranked for your project.
Know whether to DIY, hire, or hold before you spend.
Alder ranks the highest-payoff path for your project, shows what to skip, and gives you the next move based on your property, budget, and goal.
What decision are you stuck on?
Example
Refresh vs remodel · Just starting
Items in your buy list
6
Items to skip
5
Estimated savings
$1800.00–$6500.00
Typical spend$95.00–$240.00
Saves the wrong remodel — most kitchens that "feel dated" are a refresh, not a teardown.
Avoid the wrong sequence
Weatherize before you upsize. Inspect before you buy boards.
Avoid oversized equipment
Right-sized heat pumps, right-spec'd panels, right-sized scope.
Avoid bad hires
Vermont contractor vetting steps baked in — three questions catch most trouble.
Worth-It Plan is right for you if…
- You are not sure whether the kitchen needs a refresh or a real remodel
- You want a ranked plan and a stop line, not just a shopping list
- You will spend $100+ before you commit either way
Use Smart Cart instead if…
- You already decided refresh — Smart Cart is faster
$39.997-day refund window
Alder ranks the highest-payoff path for your project, shows what to skip, and gives you the next move based on your property, budget, and goal.