Avoiding Pitfalls in U.S. Home Renovations: Lessons from Kitchen/Bathroom Remodels and Drywall Crack Rework

I once did a renovation on an old house where the owner initially only wanted to replace the kitchen cabinets and re-tile the bathroom, keeping the budget very tight. As soon as I arrived, I felt something was off with the walls; there were old cracks in the drywall seams, and the floor tiles had some hollow spots. Back then, to rush the job, I didn't explain every issue clearly, and I ended up…