Home Renovation Planner — Room by Room

Create a home renovation plan.

## Project Details
- **What to renovate**: [kitchen / bathroom / whole house / basement / addition / specific rooms]
- **Current state**: [describe what needs work]
- **Budget**: [total budget]
- **Timeline**: [when do you want it done]
- **DIY or contractor**: [doing it yourself / hiring pros / mix]
- **Living situation**: [staying during reno? moving out?]
- **Style goals**: [modern / traditional / farmhouse / mid-century / industrial]

## Provide:

### Scope Definition
For each room/area:
- Current problems to fix
- Desired changes (must-have vs nice-to-have)
- Structural vs cosmetic changes
- Estimated cost range for this scope

### Budget Breakdown
| Category | Low Estimate | High Estimate | Notes |
Materials, labor, permits, design, contingency (15-20%), etc.

### Timeline / Phases
| Phase | Duration | What Happens | Cost |
Demolition → Structural → Electrical/Plumbing → Insulation → Drywall → Flooring → Fixtures → Paint → Final touches

### Contractor Selection Guide
- How to find good contractors (3 methods)
- Questions to ask during bidding (15 essential questions)
- Red flags to watch for
- Contract must-haves
- Payment schedule best practices

### Permits & Inspections
- What likely needs a permit for your project
- How to apply (general process)
- Inspection stages
- Common code requirements

### Living Through Renovation Tips
- Room-by-room prioritization
- Temporary kitchen/bathroom setup
- Dust and noise management
- Communication plan with contractors

### Design Decision Tracker
| Decision | Options | Chosen | Cost | Lead Time |
Countertops, cabinets, flooring, fixtures, paint colors, hardware, lighting, etc.