The Old House Renovation Guide
ready to renovate but not sure where to start?
Your step-by-step roadmap for restoring character, sanity, and style — one project at a time.
THE OLD HOUSE
RENOVATION GUIDE
Your step-by-step roadmap for restoring character, sanity, and style — one project at a time.
ready to level up your THING?
What's inside the guide
You love your old house.
You also have no idea where to start when it comes to fixing it up.
Whether you're planning a full-house renovation or updating room by room, The Old House Renovation Guide gives you the tools, structure, and honest advice you need to confidently manage your project — without getting completely overwhelmed (or ripped off).
This isn’t just a checklist or a Pinterest board. It’s a comprehensive, real-world guide created specifically for homeowners of older and historic homes — no fluff, no contractor jargon, just practical steps from someone who’s been there.
The guide is split into three parts. You can buy them individually or grab the full bundle for the complete roadmap from dreaming to move-in.
Available August 15th!!
part one
How to Prepare for a Renovation
This 37-page guide walks you through everything you need to do before the first hammer swings — so you don’t waste time, blow your budget, or hire the wrong people.
You’ll learn how to:
- Set project goals, define priorities, and create a realistic budget
- Turn inspiration into a clear plan with mood boards and pro support
- Decide whether to hire a GC or manage the project yourself
- Hire the right team and prep your home, family, and neighbors for construction
- Navigate timelines, permits, and potential delays — especially with older homes
- Use the final checklist to make sure you're actually ready to begin
part two
A Deep Dive Into the Construction Details
So much happens behind the walls before the pretty finishes show up. In this guide, you’ll find over 90 pages with a clear breakdown of the full renovation sequence — plus detailed insights into each trade, how they overlap, what to expect, and how to plan ahead.
You’ll learn:
- What happens in each phase of a renovation — and in what order
- How different trades (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc.) affect one another and who goes first
- What you need to do before each trade arrives to keep the project moving (hint: you have a part to play)
- Key decisions you’ll need to make — from outlets to tile to trim
- Real-life timing tips, construction red flags, and ways to stay sane through it all
part three
Managing Your Home Renovation
Once construction starts, it’s a whole new phase of chaos. This 65-page guide helps you stay in control, communicate effectively, and avoid mid-project disasters.
You’ll learn how to:
- Create and manage your construction schedule (and adjust when things go sideways)
- Track expenses, review invoices, and make confident in-the-moment decisions
- Communicate with your contractor or trades — even if things get awkward and how to spot red flags
- Tackle design details like paint, hardware, and fixtures at the right time
- Final walkthrough tips, punch lists, and signs your project is (finally) done
Ready to get started?
If you're tackling more than one room — or just want the whole roadmap — the full bundle is your best bet. It includes all three guides at a discounted price.
✔️ Prep like a pro
✔️ Understand what’s happening at every step
✔️ Manage your project with confidence
Not sure where to start?
Grab the bundle, and save.
why I created this guide
Hey, I’m Heather — homeowner, renovation project manager, and old house obsessive.
I’ve managed more than 60 renovations (including four of my own like My 1914 Bungalow) and learned the hard way what works, what costs more than it should, and what nobody tells you before demo day.
I created this guide to help homeowners like you feel prepared, informed, and in control — no matter how big or small your renovation.
If you're ready to turn that dream project into a finished space you love — with your sanity (mostly) intact — this guide is for you.
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You don’t know where to start — but you know it’s time
You’re managing your own renovation (or thinking about it)
You want to avoid expensive mistakes in your old house
if:
You’re craving a clear plan — not just pretty inspiration
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