The Free Remodel & Renovation Checklist
Everything to think through, ask about, and write down before the first wall comes down.
This is our fourth renovation—and by far our largest. After nearly three years of additions, construction, selections, scheduling, and lessons learned the hard way, I put everything I wish I had known into one complimentary 36-page planning guide.
Whether you’re updating one room or taking your home down to the studs, this checklist will help you ask better questions, make important decisions earlier, and approach your project with more confidence.
Inside the 36-Page Guide
- How to define the scope of your remodel or renovation
- Decisions to make before construction begins
- Budget planning with a 10–20% contingency
- Permits, building codes, inspections, and HOA approvals
- Measurements and what to investigate behind the walls
- Questions to ask before hiring a contractor
- Guidance for managing the project yourself
- A 25-step renovation sequence
- Planning checklists for kitchens, bathrooms, lighting, electrical, plumbing, flooring, paint, storage, finishes, and outdoor spaces
- Tips for living through construction
- A final walkthrough, punch list, vendor log, notes pages, and budget tracker