Homeowner-Written Guides.
No Contractor Required.
Step-by-step books for the homeowner who wants to understand, plan, and execute a repair or remodel without getting overcharged. Written from 40+ years of doing this work in my own homes.
Room-by-Room Remodel Guides
The Homeowner's Guide to Kitchen Remodeling
A Step-by-Step Plan
A complete step-by-step plan for remodeling your kitchen without the $80,000 contractor quote — sequence, cabinets, counters, plumbing, tile, and permits.
Bathroom Remodel: A Step-by-Step Walk-Through
From Demo to Final Caulk Line
Walk through a bathroom remodel the way I do it in my own homes — waterproofing, tile, vanity, drain relocation, and the order that prevents expensive re-do's.
Basement Transformation
A Step-by-Step Re-Engineered Guide
Finish your basement the right way — moisture diagnosis and remediation first, then framing, electrical, insulation, drywall, and finishes. The sequence most homeowners get backwards.
The Smart Homeowner
The AI-Powered Homeowner
Renovations with Artificial Intelligence
How to use modern AI tools to plan, scope, and manage home renovation projects — from budget estimates to permit checklists to pressure-testing contractor quotes.
365 Days of Homeowner Stewardship
A Year of Keeping Your House Healthy
A year-long framework for actively stewarding your house — monthly and seasonal tasks that keep small problems from compounding into expensive ones.
Want a Plan Built for Your Specific Project?
The books give you the principles and the checklists. A consulting call gives you the specifics — your house, your budget, your permits. Free 20-minute call to start.