Episodes

  • Renovation Order of Operations: What to Do First, Second, Third

    Renovation Order of Operations: What to Do First, Second, Third
    May 18 2026
    Get the renovation sequence wrong, and you're guaranteed to go over budget. We break down the real home renovation order of operations: it's not about construction, it's about decisions.

    Read the full guide: https://www.therenology.com/journal/renovation-order-of-operations-what-to-do-first-second-third
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  • How Do People Actually Afford Big Renovations? (Real Homeowner Math)

    How Do People Actually Afford Big Renovations? (Real Homeowner Math)
    May 17 2026
    Wondering how people really afford major home renovations? We break down the real numbers, from financing options like HELOCs to the hidden costs that can derail your budget.

    Read the full guide: https://www.therenology.com/journal/how-do-people-actually-afford-big-renovations-real-homeowner-math
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  • Open Concept vs Defined Rooms: Which Way the 2026 Pendulum Is Swinging

    Open Concept vs Defined Rooms: Which Way the 2026 Pendulum Is Swinging
    May 16 2026
    Is the open floor plan's reign over? We explore the 2026 trend toward 'broken-plan' layouts that offer both connection and the privacy modern life demands.

    Read the full guide: https://www.therenology.com/journal/open-concept-vs-defined-rooms-which-way-the-2026-pendulum-is-swinging
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  • Pool Installation: Why the $80,000 Quote Becomes $130,000 by Pour Day

    Pool Installation: Why the $80,000 Quote Becomes $130,000 by Pour Day
    May 15 2026
    An $80,000 pool quote often excludes 40% of the total project cost. We break down the hidden expenses for site prep, electrical, and fencing that can push your final pool installation cost over $130,000.

    Read the full guide: https://www.therenology.com/journal/pool-installation-why-the-80000-quote-becomes-130000-by-pour-day
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  • What 10-15% Contingency Actually Pays For (and When to Set Aside 20%)

    What 10-15% Contingency Actually Pays For (and When to Set Aside 20%)
    May 14 2026
    A renovation contingency isn't a slush fund for upgrades, it's project insurance. Learn what the standard 10-15% actually covers and when a 20% fund is essential for your remodel.

    Read the full guide: https://www.therenology.com/journal/what-10-15-contingency-actually-pays-for-and-when-to-set-aside-20
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  • The ADU Build That Pays for Itself in 7 Years (And the One That Never Does)

    The ADU Build That Pays for Itself in 7 Years (And the One That Never Does)
    May 13 2026
    In this episode, we break down the real ADU cost, explaining which projects pay for themselves in seven years and which ones never pencil out. Learn the hidden costs and key questions to ask your contractor.

    Read the full guide: https://www.therenology.com/journal/the-adu-build-that-pays-for-itself-in-7-years-and-the-one-that-never-does
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  • What Is Up With HVAC Pricing? The Real Markup

    What Is Up With HVAC Pricing? The Real Markup
    May 12 2026
    In this episode, we pull back the curtain on HVAC replacement costs, breaking down the real numbers, the common misconceptions, and the key questions that will save you thousands.

    Read the full guide: https://www.therenology.com/journal/what-is-up-with-hvac-pricing-the-real-markup
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  • Construction Loan vs HELOC vs Cash: How People Actually Afford Big Renovations

    Construction Loan vs HELOC vs Cash: How People Actually Afford Big Renovations
    May 11 2026
    In this episode, we break down how homeowners actually pay for major renovations. We compare the construction loan vs HELOC vs cash, itemizing the true cost of borrowing and outlining the key questions to ask.

    Read the full guide: https://www.therenology.com/journal/construction-loan-vs-heloc-vs-cash-how-people-actually-afford-big-renovations
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