THE HOUSE RENOVATIONS JOURNAL
Make room
for better
living.
Thoughtful design inspiration and practical planning for a more considered home. Find your focus, explore your options, and take the next step with clarity.
01 / THE HOME EDIT
ARCHITECTURAL STUDY / KITCHEN
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Plan before you spend
A clearer view of scope and priorities.
02
Understand your options
Materials, spaces and the details between.
03
Create a home that lasts
Considered design for everyday living.
01 / FIND YOUR SPACE
A guide for every room.
Begin with the space you want to transform, then explore the decisions that make the difference.
01 / THE HEART OF HOME
Kitchens
02 / A DAILY RETREAT
Bathrooms
03 / SPACES TO SETTLE INTO
Interiors & living
04 / BEYOND THE FRONT DOOR
Exteriors
05 / A THOUGHTFUL START
Planning & costs
06 / THE FINISHING DETAILS
Materials & finishes
THE EDITOR’S SELECTION
A more considered perspective.
There are no selected guides yet. Explore the latest published guides ↓
THE PLANNING DESK / 01
Plan well.
Live beautifully.
Make room for the decisions that matter. Bring your own estimates, compare your priorities and keep your project costs in view.
YOUR PROJECT, ON PAPER
Start with a clearer picture.
01 Gather your estimates
02 Separate costs and allowances
03 Keep a contingency in view
Your figures. Your assumptions. No generated market prices or promises.
Open your budget worksheet
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02 / THE RENOVATION READING LIST
Good decisions start here.
The latest published guides, ready to explore at your own pace.
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DIY vs Hiring a Professional: A Renovation Decision Checklist
Read guide →: DIY vs Hiring a Professional: A Renovation Decision ChecklistDefine a renovation task, identify hazards and permissions, compare full responsibilities and set clear stop points before choosing DIY or a professional.
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Air Sealing vs Insulation: Which to Address First?
Read guide →: Air Sealing vs Insulation: Which to Address First?Understand the different jobs of air sealing and insulation, and prepare questions about assessment, moisture, ventilation and combustion safety.
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Hardwood vs Luxury Vinyl Plank vs Tile: Flooring Comparison
Read guide →: Hardwood vs Luxury Vinyl Plank vs Tile: Flooring ComparisonCompare actual hardwood, LVP and tile products using room needs, moisture and installation requirements, care documents and complete quoted scopes.
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Roof Repair vs Replacement: How to Evaluate the Decision
Read guide →: Roof Repair vs Replacement: How to Evaluate the DecisionCompare roof repair and replacement with a qualified assessment, documented findings, complete written scopes and clear limits on uncertainty.
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How to Plan Lighting Before Opening the Ceiling
Read guide →: How to Plan Lighting Before Opening the CeilingMap room activities, fixture and control choices, compatibility questions and ceiling constraints before a qualified team begins lighting work.
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Bathroom Remodel Checklist: From Demolition to Walkthrough
Read guide →: Bathroom Remodel Checklist: From Demolition to WalkthroughPlan a bathroom remodel with clear responsibilities, compatible wet-area specifications, coordinated services and documented completion checks.