Notes from site
Journal
What we learn on site: materials, timelines, costs and the decisions that matter.
How long it takes to get a building permit
The real timeline of each stage of the planning process, and what can be done while you wait.
What to ask before signing a construction contract
Seven questions that separate a serious quote from a mid-project surprise.
Rehabilitate or build from scratch?
Five objective criteria to decide, before falling in love with the idea of saving the old house.
What a three-bedroom renovation costs in 2026
The real numbers of a full renovation, line by line, and where budgets usually slip.