Start with the guide
Foundation Renovation Knowledge Hub
Navigate Foundation’s homeowner-first guidance on renovation planning, budgeting, project teams, project types, construction and closeout.
Foundation Resources
Better renovation decisions start with better information.
Practical guides for homeowners who want to understand their options, ask stronger questions, and move through renovation with more confidence.
Build your foundation
Start Here
Start with the guide
How to Plan a Home Renovation
Plan a renovation by defining the goals, scope, budget, priorities, team, design decisions, contractor proposals, and construction preparation.
Start with the guide
Renovation Budget, Scope & Priorities Guide
Use Foundation’s budgeting resources to connect project scope, complete costs, uncertainty, phasing and household priorities.
Browse by Project
Kitchen Renovations
Explore kitchen layouts, materials, budgets and construction planning.
25 guides →Bathroom Renovations
Find bathroom planning guides, from layout and waterproofing to finishes and construction.
26 guides →Whole-Home Renovations
Navigate whole-home scope, design, systems, budgets and project closeout.
41 guides →Home Additions
Explore addition feasibility, project types, scope, budgets and timelines.
38 guides →Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
Browse ADU feasibility, design, permitting, financing and construction guides.
52 guides →Browse by Decision
Planning & Priorities
Start with your goals and find guidance for each phase of renovation planning.
10 guides →Budgeting & Financing
Explore renovation budgets, contingency, scope tradeoffs and financial priorities.
7 guides →Teams, Contracts & Construction
Find guides to choosing your team, comparing bids, contracts and managing construction.
18 guides →Recently Published
- Home Addition vs. Interior Reconfiguration: Do You Need More Space or a Better Layout?
Compare adding square footage with reorganizing the existing home before committing to a major residential project.
- ADU Insurance, Maintenance and Recordkeeping
Protect the ADU investment with current coverage, scheduled maintenance and a complete record of the unit and its systems.
- Preparing an ADU for Long-Term Rental Use
Treat a rental ADU as both a home and an ongoing operating responsibility before a tenant moves in.
- Preparing an ADU for Family Members
Plan the living arrangement as carefully as the unit so family housing remains supportive, private and workable.
- What Can You Use an ADU For?
Define the intended ADU use early because it shapes feasibility, design, operations and long-term responsibilities.
- Architect, Designer or Design-Build for an ADU?
Choose an ADU delivery approach by comparing scope, independence, coordination, pricing and property-specific complexity.
Need Help With Your Project?
Get independent guidance tailored to your renovation.
Schedule a complimentary Discovery Call to discuss where you are and what decisions are ahead.