Help for Your Home Project — Pick What Fits.
From a free guide to fully-managed builds. Each service has its own page with the full details — start where the price and scope match what you actually need.
Project Diagnostic Report
$9.99
PDF in your inbox in minutes
Send photos and a short description. You get back a specific diagnosis from the photos, multiple ordered fixes with parts and costs, a DIY-vs-hire recommendation, permit notes, and red flags if you decide to hire it out.
See the Diagnostic Report →Reviewed Report
$58.99
Within 24 hours
Everything in the Diagnostic Report plus a personal review from me — I read it before it ships, add notes from my own work on the same kind of fixture or scenario, and flag what photos can't show.
See Reviewed Details →Quote Review
$29
PDF in minutes
Upload up to 5 contractor quotes for the same project. You get back a written breakdown — red flags, green flags, what's missing or vague, and whether the contractors are even quoting the same job.
See Quote Review →30-Minute Video Consult
$149
Scheduled within a few days
Half an hour with me on video. Bring photos, floor plans, contractor quotes, or any reports you already have. We work through your situation together and you leave with the full plan.
Book a Consult →Project Management
~10% of project budget
Custom scope, priced per project
For large or multi-phase projects where you want someone coordinating trades, permits, and schedule end-to-end. Typically ~10% of total project budget — final quote depends on scope and duration.
See Project Management →Free Homeowner's Guide
Free
Emailed in a minute
The 7 mistakes that quietly double a home project budget — diagnosis, sequencing, permits, scope creep, and how to avoid each one. Twelve pages, plus a free Fix a Running Toilet guide.
Get the Free Guide →Common Questions
Is this for repairs, remodels, or both?
Both. A leaky valve and a basement gut-job are the same kind of problem to me — someone needs a clear read on what's going on, what it's worth, and who should do the work. I've done both in my own homes for 40+ years.
What's the difference between the $9.99 Instant Report and the $58.99 Reviewed Report?
The $9.99 report is structured, specific, and ships within minutes — same diagnosis quality, generated and emailed without me hand-reviewing it. The $58.99 Reviewed version adds a personal review step: I read the report, add notes from my own work on the same fixture or scenario, and flag anything that needs a closer look.
When should I get the $149 video consult instead of a report?
When the scope is too big for a 4-page diagnostic — whole-room projects, multi-trade work, contractor quotes you want sanity-checked. Also when you're stuck mid-project and need to talk it through. The report is great for one specific repair or one specific fixture; the consult is for everything else.
Why is Project Management priced as a percentage instead of a fixed fee?
Project size drives how much coordination is involved. Around 10% of total budget is the industry norm for owner's-rep / project-management work and keeps the incentives aligned: a well-run project saves you more than the fee.
Do I need to be handy to work with you?
Not at all. Most of my clients have no intention of swinging a hammer — they want help understanding a repair quote, picking the right contractor, or deciding whether a project is worth doing. Others are experienced DIYers who want a second opinion. I tailor the plan to what you actually want to do.
How is this different from watching YouTube videos?
YouTube gives generic advice. I give you a specific read on your specific situation — your house, your existing plumbing, your permit requirements, your budget. The difference is usually thousands of dollars in avoided mistakes or avoided overcharges.
Do you work in person or on video?
Video only. I'm NJ-based but consult homeowners nationwide. Most clients share photos, measurements, and floor plans; we work through it together on a video call.
Do you pull permits or do the actual work?
No. I'm a consultant, not a contractor. I'll tell you exactly which permits you need, how to get them, and what the inspections will look for — but you're the permit holder and you (or a contractor you hire) do the actual work.