Home Improvement Resources
Your home is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make, and one of the most rewarding to improve. I’ve brought together all my home improvement resources in one place, including free checklists and every maintenance, painting, renovation, and design guide on GPI.
Start with the downloads, or pick the topic that fits your next project.
Free Home Improvement Downloads
Printable checklists and guides for keeping your home in great shape.
Homeowners Maintenance Checklist
Stay on top of seasonal maintenance and routine tasks to protect your home’s value.
Deep Cleaning Room-by-Room Checklist
A practical checklist to make deep cleaning easier and more organized.
DIY Cleaning Product Recipe Cards
Make effective homemade cleaning products using simple ingredients.
Printable DIY Cleaning Remedies
Cleaning remedies for common household messes using everyday ingredients at home.
Homemade Cleaning Solutions
Discover simple homemade cleaning solutions to keep your home fresh, clean and looking its best.
Home Improvement Project Guides
Every improvement guide on GPI, grouped by topic.
Maintenance & Repairs
Small, regular jobs that protect your home and stop little problems turning into big ones.
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist: Exterior
The exterior jobs to tackle each fall before the weather turns.
Caulk vs Silicone: The Key Difference
Which sealant to use where, and how to avoid cracking, mold, and messy joints.
Interior Painting
My complete interior painting series. Work through the first three in order for a professional-looking finish.
How to Prepare a Room for Painting
Part 1: filling, sanding, and cleaning walls so the paint goes on flawlessly.
Renovations & Upgrades
Plan upgrades that balance cost, comfort, and long-term value.
How to Upgrade a Kitchen on a Budget
Simple weekend updates that freshen up a kitchen without a renovation.
9 Things I Wish I Knew Before Buying a Fixer-Upper
Honest lessons from renovating a home that needed work.
Cleaning
The tools, products, and methods for a properly clean home.
Design & Outdoor
Design principles and the common mistakes to avoid, inside and out.
The core design principles behind rooms that feel balanced and work well.
Helpful Tools for Homeowners
Trusted sources I recommend when you’re planning projects and weighing up costs.
Compare what common remodeling projects cost with how much value they typically recover.
Top Home Improvements (U.S. Census)
An American Housing Survey infographic on the improvements homeowners make most often.
Explainers on heat pumps, furnaces, central AC, and deck building.
Building Codes & Inspection Standards
State building codes and home inspection standards to check before you start.
Energy efficiency tools, solar calculators, and local rebates.
Latest Home Improvement Articles
Getting ready to buy or sell? Browse my Home Buying Resources and Home Selling Resources, or head back to the Resources hub.
Disclaimer
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