Frequently Asked Questions

Yes and no. Even though I've been a licensed carpenter and contractor in the past, now I am solely focused on empowering homeowners with the knowledge and project management tools that contractors don't provide.

So much of the success or failure of home remodeling and renovation depends on the steps you take before you hire a contractor. Without help or guidance, you are on your own at this stage. For a list of pre-construction topics Remodel Academy can help with, see here.

Even after a contractor is hired, every day can bring a new problem. Busted budgets, increasing costs, schedule delays, poor quality, bad communication and lack of planning are just a few of them. Remodel Academy can be your guide so that you avoid these problems on your journey.

General contractors are generally good at what they do - overseeing and coordinating all aspects of construction. What they don't do is teach homeowners what they need to know or look after the homeowner's best interest. That's where Remodel Academy steps in. 

The services , knowledge and project management tools that Remodel Academy provides are ideally suited for homeowners who want to be their own general contractor by hiring and managing sub-contractors. 

The products and services provided by Remodel Academy are designed to complement traditional contractor services by providing homeowners with a higher level of control and visibility into the remodeling and renovation process.

Unlike contractors who primarily focus on the hands-on work of the renovation, I provide homeowners with project management tools, resources, and guidance to help them plan and manage their project from start to finish. My goal is to empower homeowners with the knowledge and resources they need to make informed decisions, avoid common pitfalls, and ensure a successful outcome for their home remodeling or renovation project.

Absolutely! The products and services from Remodel Academy are designed to help homeowners plan and manage their home remodeling and renovation projects from start to finish. For a complete list of topics that arise throughout the course of planning and executing a project, see my Coaching Page here. I would be honored to be a part of your project!

While the actual finding and hiring of contractors is up to you, Remodel Academy can provide you with the knowledge, tools and guidance to find and hire the best contractor for your project.

The services from Remodel Academy are designed to complement traditional contractor services by providing homeowners with a higher level of control and visibility into the remodeling and  renovation process. Unlike contractors who primarily focus on the hands-on work of the renovation, we provide homeowners with project management tools, resources, and guidance to help them plan and manage their project from start to finish. 

I believe that the ability to manage remodeling and renovation projects belongs in the hands of all homeowners. My mission is to publish as much valuable, useful  and practical information - for FREE - as possible.

See here for great free content such as checklists, templates and guides - to help you manage your remodeling, renovation or home improvement project.

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