The exact prompts I’m using to plan, budget, design and hire for my fixer-upper, for a whole house or just one tired bathroom.

I don’t have a designer. I don’t have a project manager. I have Claude. This guide is every prompt and trick I’ve learned, so you can do the same with your home.

Renovating is a lot of decisions. You keep starting over, you’re guessing at costs, and contractors can eat your whole day. This gives you a plan.

What’s inside (28 pages, 18 copy and paste prompts):

• Set up Claude for your reno: one home base that knows your house
• Plan and scope the project, in the right order
• Budget, save money and find it cheaper, including my dupe-hunting method
• Keep track of everything, with the receipt-photo trick
• Visuals, mockups and mood boards
• Find contractors, write the messages, DIY the rest
• Real examples: a kitchen and a bathroom
• A prompt cheat sheet to print

Works for a whole house, one room, or a small refresh.

An honest note: these are prompts and ideas, not professional advice. Claude’s prices are estimates, so check them against local quotes. For electrical, gas, structural work and permits, hire a licensed pro. “Under $150K in cash” is my own goal, not a promise of what you’ll save. Results vary.

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