Three questions.
One plan.
Answer honestly — it takes about a minute, and the Kit will feel like it was written for your house.
What This Kit Solves
- "Where do I start?" — A 30-minute audit that tells you exactly what kind of house you're dealing with.
- "What does it cost?" — A line-itemed 2025-26 worksheet, with the 20% surprise reserve.
- "What order does the work go in?" — A 90-day sequence so you never redo last month's work.
- "Will I wreck the character?" — Restore vs. replace rules for plaster, windows, doors, floors.
- "Can I trust the contractor?" — Ten interview questions that filter out generalists.
Every chapter answers one fear with a printable deliverable.
The Seven Deliverables
Planning
- 1. The 3 questions — water, systems, character before you spend a dollar.
- 2. The 30-minute audit — 12 timed checks with dollar flags.
- 3. Budget & reserve math — the 10-line worksheet plus the 20% rule.
Execution
- 4. The 90-day sequence — water → systems → structure → walls → floors.
- 5. Style guide — keep the bones, style the skin.
- 6. Salvage & room priority — where money goes first.
- 7. Contractor playbook — 10 questions, 13 pitfalls, change-order clauses.
Slides 8-20 unlock with the password from your purchase email.
Sample — The 30-Minute Audit
The paid Kit's Chapter 2 has all 12 checks with dollar flags. Three real rows from it:
| Check | What to look for | Flag |
|---|---|---|
| Roof & exterior (5 min) | Permit date 20+ years with 2+ layers | $8k-18k |
| Electrical panel (3 min) | Knob-and-tube or pre-1980 panel | $8k-20k |
| Windows (3 min) | Restore vs $800-1,200 replacement each | Restore |
The full chapter is 12 checks, timed, with the "who do I call" notes.
Sample — The Budget Worksheet
An 1,800 sq ft century home, professional labor, mid-cost region. Four rows from the full table:
| Line item | Low | High | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical rewire | $8,000 | $20,000 | Knob-and-tube before walls close |
| Plaster repair | $4,000 | $12,000 | vs $12k-20k drywall gut |
| Window restoration | $3,000 | $9,000 | 15 windows, restored |
| Surprise reserve | 10% | 20% | The non-negotiable column |
The full worksheet adds six more line items and the region multiplier (0.8-1.3x).
Built on real projects, not theory
- 3 case studies — tracked before & after, real invoices.
- 14 companies & preservation experts — every price range checked against real bids.
- 100+ owner survey — 93% said this Kit saves money and keeps them ahead of the contractor.
Field data · 3 case studies · 14 companies & experts · 100+ owner survey — 93% say it saves money.
Unlock the Full Kit
The free preview is over. All 13 paid chapters — the complete audit, budget math, 90-day sequence, style guide, salvage plan and contractor playbook — are behind one password.
Enter the password from your purchase email.
One-time payment · lifetime access · real 2025-26 US market data