# Event Details - **Event Name**: Remodeling Roadmap: Before The Hammer Swings - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: Remodeling Roadmap is a free monthly seminar series helping Birmingham-area homeowners plan smarter, hire better, and design with confidenceAbout this EventThinking about remodeling? Before you call a contractor, pull a permit, or fall down a Pinterest rabbit hole — come learn how to plan it the right way.Remodeling Roadmap is a free monthly seminar series hosted at Hoover Public Library by Michael Armstrong of Refine LLC — a boutique residential design studio rooted in 25+ years of experience helping Birmingham-area homeowners create spaces that are beautiful, functional, and built for real life.This first session, Before The Hammer Swings, tackles the most overlooked part of any remodeling project — the planning that happens before a single contractor is ever called. You'll learn why most remodels go over budget, the right order of operations for a successful project, and the questions every homeowner should be able to answer before they start.Expect an honest, conversational evening — no sales pitch, no pressure, just practical guidance from someone who has spent 25 years watching what works and what doesn't. There will be time for live Q&A, and Michael will stay afterward for informal conversation with anyone who wants to talk further.Agenda?: 06:15 PM - 06:30 PMDoors open, seating and check-in?: 06:30 PM - 07:15 PMPresentation begins: Before The Hammer Swings?: 07:15 PM - 07:30 PMLive Q&A?: 07:30 PM - 08:00 PM Informal conversation and networking (optional, stay as long as you'd like) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hoover/remodeling-roadmap-before-the-hammer-swings/100001993476781717 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-08-20T23:15:00Z - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Hoover Public Library - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Hoover - **state**: AL - **country**: United States - **location**: Hoover Public Library - **lat**: 33.38806410000001 - **long**: -86.8046304 - **full address**: Hoover Public Library, 200 Municipal Drive, Hoover, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Remodeling Roadmap: Before The Hammer Swings - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/0dc45cb3f2b8cbd89a647edf189e79cbd61c1bdbed35713657d7e5ddd191f187-rimg-w1200-h800-dcc0a990-gmir.jpg?v=1783520287 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Remodeling Roadmap: Before The Hammer Swings being held? - **A:** Remodeling Roadmap: Before The Hammer Swings takes place on Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Hoover Public Library, 200 Municipal Drive, Hoover, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Remodeling Roadmap: Before The Hammer Swings? - **A:** Remodeling Roadmap: Before The Hammer Swings is organized by Refine LLC. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Remodeling Roadmap: Before The Hammer Swings is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hoover, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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