The Journal — Read Before You Renovate
Materials, budgets, upkeep — the lessons we've learned, written down.
28 articles
French Closet Doors: The Scheduling Guide for Homeowner-Project Managers
French closet doors can make or break your home renovation schedule. Learn the o...
How to Remodel Guest Room: The Homeowner’s Schedule-First Guide
Learn how to remodel guest room on a realistic schedule and budget. This step-by...
Corner Cabinet Pull Out: How to Plan, Order, and Install One Without Delaying Your Renovation
Corner cabinet pull out systems fix wasted corner space. Learn lead times, cost ...
Wall Mounted Sink: A Renovation PM's Guide to Ordering, Rough-In, and Installation
Planning a bathroom remodel? A wall mounted sink shifts your plumbing rough-in, ...
Subway Tile Shower: How to Schedule and Budget Yours Like a PM
Planning a subway tile shower? Here's the PM-tested timeline for ordering tile, ...
Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation: A Renovation PM’s Scheduling and Budget Guide
Closed cell spray foam insulation costs, lead times, and scheduling windows for ...
closed cell spray foam: The Trade Schedule That Hangs on a 24-Hour Cure
closed cell spray foam can shift your whole renovation schedule. Here's what it ...
Black Kitchen Cabinets: A Renovation PM’s Ordering and Scheduling Guide
Black kitchen cabinets are a bold choice, but they demand strict ordering timeli...
How to Set the Pendant Lighting Height Over Kitchen Island
Set pendant lighting height over kitchen island correctly with this renovation g...
My plumber needs the tub on site in 3 days. I haven't ordered it. Actual panic.
A tense procurement gap with real dollars and days on the line. Anyone found a w...
One-page trade sign-off template – print, hand to your GC, keep the carbon copy
A physical form designed to be signed at each trade completion. Would you actual...
What PM tool are you using right now – and would you recommend it to a stressed friend?
Cozi vs Trello vs Excel vs paper notebook. Drop your setup and why it works for ...