Blog/Renovation
Renovation
Working with a home that already exists — period and heritage properties, what to keep, what to change, and living through the work.
15 articles
Change Control Process for a Home Build or Renovation
A practical change control process for home builds and renovations: request, assess, approve, record and deliver every change without budget shocks or disputes.
Spray Foam vs Blown-In Insulation: Which Suits Your Home?
Spray foam or blown-in insulation? Compare performance, air sealing, cost, health and fire safety, and learn how to choose for each part of your home.
Building Envelope Basics: What It Is and How It Works
What is a building envelope? Learn its parts, how it controls heat, air and moisture, and what first-time builders and renovators should decide early.
Meeting Minutes for a Renovation: What to Record and How
How to write renovation meeting minutes: what to include, who writes them, how fast to send them and how to correct mistakes. With a copyable template.
Temporary Kitchen Setup: A Practical Guide for Renovators
Plan a temporary kitchen setup that works: where to put it, what to buy, how to cook, wash up and store food safely while your real kitchen is rebuilt.
Moisture Testing a Concrete Slab: Methods, Limits and Next Steps
How to moisture test a concrete slab before flooring: which method to use, how to run it, what readings pass, and what to do if the slab fails.
Construction Client Portal: What It Is and What to Look For
What a construction client portal should show homeowners, how to avoid the common failures, and when a shared planning workspace serves a first-time builder better.
Renovation Procurement Log: Homeowner Template and 2–4 Week Rules
Set up a homeowner renovation procurement log with a ready template, two to four week rules, and a five minute delivery check to avoid material delays.
Save More on Renovations with 5 Step Value Engineering for Homeowners
Cut renovation costs, not quality. Homeowner's 5 Step checklist finds landed costs, aligns trades, and avoids costly change orders.
For Site Managers: 8 Template Fields That Make Construction Daily Logs Defensible
Template-first checklist for site managers and first-time builders: eight fields every construction daily log needs, with annotated examples and...
72 Hours of Ventilation: Low VOC Paint for First Time Renovators
Learn when low VOC paint actually reduces fumes, why tinting can raise VOCs, and how to schedule ventilation and reoccupation during home renovations.
Do you need insurance during renovation?
Protect your investment during home renovations. Learn why notifying your insurer about your project is essential for coverage and peace of mind.