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.
40+ Years of Real Photos to Go With the Books
The books cover the principles and the sequencing. Want to see what the work actually looks like? Browse personal photos of repairs and remodels I've done in my own homes and rentals.
Want a Plan Built for Your Specific Project?
The books give you the principles and the checklists. A diagnostic report gives you the specifics — your house, your budget, your permits. $9.99 and in your inbox in minutes.