Achieve Renovation Success with Expert Guidance
Let me help you avoid the pitfalls and pain of a home renovation project, guide you to achieving your dreams and, if you get it right, enhancing the value of your home.
Kickstart with my FREE Renovation Skills Checklist to identify your strengths, areas where you might plan for help, and get you prepared.
Or dive right in and check out my Mastering Your Home Renovation Project course and start your journey.
About Me
I'm Graeme Brooks, and I help enthusiastic DIY home owners navigate the home renovation process
Even as a young boy I loved flipping through home design magazines, building dens, and figuring out how to create things myself. Over 40 years ago, I embarked on my first renovation project with the purchase of my first home. If only I’d known then what I know now! I’ve been passionately learning and honing my skills ever since.
In 2015, I channeled this extensive knowledge and expertise to become a certified home inspector. Having tackled almost every task involved in home construction, I’ve developed a keen eye for identifying and resolving issues efficiently.
My work with clients revealed a concern — many homeowners were navigating renovations without a guide, stumbling into common pitfalls due to lack of experience and enduring unnecessary stress. This realisation inspired me to create the "Mastering Your Home Renovations" course. This comprehensive program empowers you to transform your initial ideas into detailed plans, select reliable contractors, manage budgets, and confidently undertake each stage of your renovation journey.
I’m dedicated to helping you avoid turning dreams into nightmares. The goal - a smooth and successful renovation process—good luck!
Mastering Your Home Renovation Project
A video course & so much more
Whether you're a seasoned DIYer or a beginner, renovations often come with unexpected challenges—naive optimism, contractor issues, budget constraints, and inexperience can test your resolve. I've been there. With over 40 years of experience and lessons learned, this course is designed to help you avoid common pitfalls and achieve a high-quality, cost-effective result. Let it guide you to realise your dream and take pride in your achievement.
About The Course
Over almost 3 hours this video course includes 6 modules and a 50+ page downloadable workbook, reducing your need for extensive note-taking & providing guidance throughout your project.
Every renovation faces roadblocks, which is why I've included flexible access options for personalised guidance to keep your project on track.
I'm not here to teach carpentry or plumbing—you'll find plenty of "How to…" videos online for that. Instead, this course offers a roadmap of processes, highlighting critical decisions and when to seek professional help. If you're hands-on but not fully confident about certain areas, the course provides the tools to identify and address these gaps.
Course Content
Module 1 : Vision Planning & Initial Considerations - Let's dream!
Turn your dreams into practical realities. You’ll consider the vision you have, references & sketches, rough budgets & timelines. You'll develop a sense of your abilities & skills, and where you might need some help.
Module 2 : Creating Your Plan.
Here you’ll produce detailed plans: drawings & measurements, a shopping list with prices, a list of the tools you will need, a list of the skills or additional help you’ll need, a budget and a timeline.
Module 3 : You've Identified A Need For A Contractor.
This module is designed to give you the confidence to find the right person/company to provide the help you need.
Module 4 : The Demolition*
Here you'll develop a planned, safe approach with a timeline, ensure you have the right resources in place, and understand potential problems with some strategies to cope with these.
Module 5 : The Renovation*
In this module you have a step-by-step guide of all the main areas of a renovation that highlights where common mistakes are made and how to avoid them.
Module 6 : Managing The Timeline.
Here you'll learn how to keep your project on track, and make timely adjustments to minimise the consequences of unforeseen issues.
* Modules 4 & 5 are comprehensive, step-by-step guides for a hands-on approach
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FAQs
What if a hit a problem I'm not sure how to address?
If you encounter a problem you can't solve, feel free to reach out via email at [email protected]. I'm here to help guide you through any challenges. I'll get back to you promptly.
What types of guidance do you offer?
I offer guidance on project development & planning, budgeting, material selection, contractor selection and management, tackling the demolition phase, undertaking all the elements of your renovation, and time management to ensure your renovation runs smoothly.
Do you provide renovation services?
No, I do not provide renovation services. My mission is to help successfully guide you through your renovation project from inception to the finished result. If it's prudent to bring in professional help at some stage Module 3 in my course will guide you to help find the right per
Can you help with design ideas?
I am not an interior designer. My skills are in translating design ideas into the finished result. This often involves a degree of creativity in terms of what might work, what might not and, sometimes, what might be a bette solution. So I can guide you and help you evolve your ideas.
