Renovation Planning Tools
Practical calculators and checklists built from real renovation experience. No signup required.
Home Environmental Risk Checker
Enter your home's approximate build year to find out which hazardous materials are likely present — lead paint, asbestos, lead pipes — and exactly what tests to order before demolition begins.
Covers lead-based paint, asbestos, lead plumbing, urea-formaldehyde foam insulation, radon, and era-specific risks. Returns a prioritized test checklist with estimated costs.
Stay or Move Calculator
Compare the true financial cost of selling your home and buying a new one versus remodeling. See exactly how much capital is lost to agent commissions, transfer taxes, and lender fees — versus retained as equity.
Adjustable slider from $500K to $3M home value. Shows a full cost itemization and a doughnut chart of sunk costs side by side.
Finish Coordination Sequence
The correct ordering for cabinets, countertops, and appliances — built from hard-won mistakes in a real $1M+ remodel. Check off each task as you go and never mix up the sequence again.
Interactive 7-phase checklist with trade handoffs, dependency chain diagram, lead time reference, and specific callouts from Episodes 34, 36, and 43 of the series.
Neighbor Communication Template
Generate a ready-to-deliver letter notifying your neighbors before construction begins. Fill in your project details and get a professional, printable letter in seconds — no signup required.
Covers project type, working hours, contractor contact, permit number, parking impact, and a personal note. Updates live as you type, with one-click copy and print.
Get an instant cost estimate, analyze contractor quotes, compare bids, and generate a milestone-based build plan.