Home Decor & DIY | Ideas, Tools, Guides & Reviews

1 Choose Space to Remodel

Kitchen Full remodel

Primary Bath Master ensuite

Powder Room Half bath (no tub)

Basement Full finishing

Living / Bedroom Flooring, drywall, trim

Whole Home Full gut & remodel

2 Area & Property Profile

Room Area (Square Feet)

sq ft

Location Cost Tier

Home Age

3 Finish & Material Quality

Budget / Rental $

Laminate counters, stock flat-pack cabinets, vinyl plank floors, builder-grade fixtures.

Mid-Range / Semi-Custom $$

Quartz counters, semi-custom plywood cabinets, porcelain tile, name-brand fixtures.

Luxury / Custom High-End $$$

Natural marble/quartzite, custom inset cabinets, hardwood, designer finishes, smart tech.

4 Labor & Management Model

General Contractor Full turnkey management & licensed sub-trades.

Self-Managed (Sub-trades) You hire painters, plumbers, and tilers individually.

100% DIY Project Zero labor cost. Only materials, tools & permits.

5 Structural & Infrastructure Add-ons

Relocate Plumbing / Gas Lines Moving sinks, toilets, or gas ranges to a new layout

+$3,200

Remove Load-Bearing Wall Includes structural steel/LVL beam installation

+$4,500

Electrical Panel / Sub-Panel Upgrade Upgrade to 200A service or new dedicated circuits

+$2,400

Building Permits & City Inspections Mandatory for structural, electrical, and plumbing work

+$1,100

Debris Removal & Dumpster Rental 30-yard dumpster drop-off, haul-away & disposal fees

+$750

6 Contingency Buffer 15%

Protects against hidden subfloor rot, water damage, or outdated wiring found inside walls.

Estimated Project Investment

$0 – $0

Median Target: $0 ($0/sq ft)

Estimated Timeline 3 – 5 Weeks

Typical Resale ROI 65% – 75%

Labor Intensity Medium-High

Materials (45%) Labor (35%) Add-ons & Permits (10%) Contingency (10%)

Finishes & Fixtures (Materials) $0

Trades & Contractor Labor $0

Structural, Permits & Waste Add-ons $0

Emergency Contingency Reserve (15%) $0

Home Renovation Cost Estimator