Renovation Planning Academy
All you have to do is show up.
Renovation Planning Academy is a full-support online program that helps homeowners prepare for the construction phase of their renovation project. It is a series of lessons, each in the right order, with videos and worksheets, that give you the knowledge and skills to plan your home renovation like a professional interior designer. That means you finish RPA with lists, requirements, layouts, a design style, detailed drawings, specifications, a detailed budget, a list of finishes, a team standing by to start construction—and much more!
You don't just learn skills—you actually plan your entire renovation in the course. You finish RPA with a printable PDF package full of drawings, details, and plans to hand over to contractors and trades, so that they can start construction.
Planning your renovation properly is far more than just choosing gorgeous finishes. A good planner will make strategic decisions on the things that truly impact how you will live in and enjoy your home...like good lighting, a layout that suits your needs, and furniture that fits your family.
Inside RPA, I teach you the knowledge you need to make these good decisions, then show you how to document your choices so that other people will understand what you want.
You might feel a little overwhelmed right now, thinking, "Whoa that's so much work, I can't possibly do all that...", but it's so much easier than you think, and here's why.
👉 First...I literally walk you through every single step to take in my instructional videos and worksheets. So you're never guessing about what you're supposed to do because it's written out in action-by-action tasks. Goodbye, confusion and overwhelm!
👉 Second...You don't need to know anything about renovating or construction to complete RPA. It's for total beginners who aren't in the industry.
👉 Third...It won't take you very long to complete. Swap out 30 mins of Netflix or doom-scrolling social media every day, and you'll have your plan together faster than you realize.
👉 Fourth...You're gonna love it. Using the tools to design your dream home is SO MUCH FUN and once you have the basic skills to draw rectangles (in under 1 hour), you'll be totally addicted and this won't feel like work. You'll wake up excited to keep designing because you'll literally SEE your dream renovation coming to life on the screen in front of you.
👉 Fifth and most importantly...It's human nature to be intimidated by anything you haven't done before. Our brains want to keep us safe, so we subconciously tell ourselves that new/unknown things are hard and scary. When we can't physically see the path in front of us or know it from a previous experience, our brains make us believe that it's going to be too much, too difficult, and made for other people.
But this course... this process... IS FOR YOU if you want to get your dream renovation affordably, and done right the first time.
"I had been thinking about renovating for years and Renovation Planning Academy finally encouraged me to start the project. I could not have done it without this."
- Anna D.
"Super Helpful! Totally love how easy this makes my planning tasks."
- Jasmine M.
"I'm a handy guy and have always wanted to do some of my renovation work myself, but until I got my hands on these resources, I had no idea how to start. Now my path is clear."
- Shane F.
"I was looking for inexpensive resources to help me figure out my renovation, and this was more than I could have asked for."
- Brenda M.
MODULE 1
Achieve total clarity about where you're at now and where you want to BE at the end of the process.
MODULE 2
Set firm parameters around your project's scope and budget so that you'll know for sure you can actually afford the things you want.
MODULE 3
Design your dream layout that will finally bring incredible flow, storage, and functionality into your life.
MODULE 4
Don't leave the most critical functional design decisions to contractors or tradespeople.
MODULE 5
Transform into a confident Interior Designer who picks gorgeous finishes you'll love forever.
MODULE 6
Get ready to start the execution phase with killer documentation and a strong team.
"My contractor said that the documentation took all the guessing out of his tasks, and he had never had a job run so smoothly before mine. He told me that he will be recommending that all his future clients use RPA!"
- Krissy R.
1. RPA Members-only Facebook Group
Get unstuck in a matter of minutes and maintain your momentum right through 'til your plans are complete. 12 months of access. ($1,500 Value)
2. SketchUp For Homeowners
Create your own editable, scaled, 2D layouts so that you can do your own drawings and play around with new layouts until you find the floorplan you love. Then turn your 2D layouts into detailed 3D renders that demonstrate accurate details and angles so that you can be SURE that your decisions are the right ones. Finally, turn your model into professional documentation your contractor and trades will need to implement your vision flawlessly. ($3,000 Value)
3. 1 year SketchUp PRO Subscription
Your first year of SketchUp Pro is on me! ($350 Actual Cost)
4. The Renovation Colour Guide
Learn essential colour theory you need for picking finishes and bringing colour into your home. ($500 Value)
5. Trade Discounts on Supplies & Finishes
I will try my hardest to get you Trade Pricing from your local and online national suppliers so that you can save money on your supplies & finishes. ($2,000+ Value)
Watch my FREE 40-minute Information Session to access an additional fast-action bonus, AND get my entire renovation's detailed budget and supplier list sent directly to your inbox.
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This is the roadmap you've been waiting for.
If you follow it, you can not fail—Guaranteed.
From the moment you start, all the way to your demolition, this program walks you through the process in the right order.
Every video you need to watch and task you need to complete—everything you need to plan is in the course.
Complete the course, and you'll be set.
And this is not a complex plan... It is simple, straightforward, and designed for you to succeed.
The home renovation industry is flawed.
Going to a contractor for planning is like asking a web developer to write content for the website. Or asking a surgeon to schedule the operating room.
Don't ask the resource with the execution skills to also do the planning.
It's not their skill set. It's not a good use of their time. It will cost you too much for the result you get back.
Leave the construction to the Contractor.
Leave the planning to a Project Manager (aka You, once you learn from me).
The planning should be your job. It's your home. And you CAN do it.
Good contractors don't want uneducated clients.
They know their value is in the fine building details—the craftsmanship—not in spending hours helping you pick finishes and explaining the construction process.
The best contractors want "easy" clients, who have already done their homework and are prepared to have the right conversations.
Any contractor who tries to tell you that this program is a waste of time or money just wants to keep that money for themselves.
Anyone who tries to hold you back, stop you from being educated, and keep you in the dark cannot be trusted. They have an ulterior motive.
And you can bet it's about keeping money and control—not what's best for you.
I am not going to show you how to install baseboard or connect your kitchen sink to the plumbing.
This is not about DIY construction. If that's what you want, go to YouTube.
RPA tackles the bigger, strategic problems and helps you make the decisions that really matter in your renovation.
(The stuff that you NEED to plan well in advance.)
I'll teach you to make the 'why' and 'how' decisions in relation to the strategic planning.
I'll show you how to understand what matters to you, how to budget for your own custom solution, and how to create documentation your tradespeople need.
"As a realtor and investor, Renovation Planning Academy saves me so much time trying to figure out my renovations. And time is money."
- Marc R.
"The most detailed and supportive package I've ever seen for this price."
- Kristen J.
"The value of Renovation Planning Academy is unparalleled. I never knew that renovation planning was something I could even learn and do myself!"
- Emily J.
"Just the thought of renovating seemed so daunting before I found this course. Now I know we can do it!"
- Elan V.
Renovation Planning Academy is the only action-based roadmap of its kind that not only teaches you the strategy behind major renovation decisions for your home, but also the exact steps to follow for making your renovation dreams become reality without overwhelm, budget blowouts, or regret.
It's everything I wished for back when I was getting started. I searched for it.
It didn't exist.
Like you, I was motivated, ready, and willing to work. Turning to Google and Youtube only to find truckloads of confusing, conflicting information, without clear action steps—and definitely no guarantees.
I was stuck, overwhelmed & stressed, with no path forward.
So once I figured it all out and nailed this process, I knew I had to share it.
And Renovation Planning Academy was born.
I just knew I needed to share it with you because I can't stand to see homeowners faced with the same lack of options, their hard-earned money being "not enough", and those awful regretful statements at the end like:
You don't have to leave your most important (and expensive) project in the hands of other people who will never care about your home as much as you do.
Stop overpaying just because it's the "industry norm".
Stop being at the mercy of others just because they are "industry pros".
Hint: If construction was THAT complicated, then Uncle Lenny wouldn't be showing up in his Lambo to collect his cheque for the job his 22-yr old nephews and their friends just completed in your home.
Let me say this upfront.
Renovation Planning Academy is the most comprehensive, step-by-step, self-directed program for scoping, budgeting, planning and designing your home renovation. It's ideal for inspired and hardworking homeowners who are excited and COMMITTED about planning their own home renovation instead of relying on—and paying tens of thousands for—someone else to do it for them.
By the end of these 14 days, you'll have received access to the entire Renovation Planning Academy course and a few of the bonuses.
Meaning, you'll have had the opportunity to learn how to use an incredible tool for modeling your 2D layouts. Plus, you can scan all the videos and worksheets inside RPA—all BEFORE making a final commitment.
If you don't feel totally confident and motivated by your plan framework (and your ability to lay out and design it like a pro), simply reach out and I'll refund your investment. Full details here >
I really do mean lifetime. Never worry about losing access to Renovation Planning Academy, even if you decide to hold off on renovating for a few years, or want to do multiple spaces or houses over and over again.
You also get automatic program updates as the renovation industry evolves, because you know I'm going to keep RPA up to date on new technologies and code changes.
"Initial quotes I received (before I found RPA) were nearly $100k! After working through the process and using the templates, I was able to get exactly what I wanted for a fraction of those original estimates."
- Kim O.
I know that this course is jam packed with insider knowledge that may seem daunting from time to time.
And Yes, you're going to need to dedicate some time and attention to implementing the planning techniques outlined in Renovation Planning Academy.
And Yes, you may feel like you've bitten off more than you care to digest.
But here's the thing...As long as you're willing to invest a few hours every week and reach out for help every time you get stuck, you can absolutely do this.
You probably already know that nothing of value is free. You either need to pay with your money or your time. Renovation Planning Academy gives you the roadmap that allows you to make a relatively small financial spend in order to make a larger investment through your effort.
If you're reading this, I know you're ready to put in that effort (to save thousands of dollars) to enjoy that dream home you never want to leave. I know you're ready to dedicate a little bit of time each day to your biggest financial asset so that you can get closer and closer to having that bright, safe, warm sanctuary for you and your family.
And that's my big promise to you. You'll never waste your time or energy, and you'll always feel like EVERYTHING you're doing inside Renovation Planning Academy is bringing you one step closer to having your dream home and all the fulfilment it provides.
Nope, this is your one-stop-shop for getting everything you need to scope, budget, lay out and design your dream home.
Absolutely not. Renovation Planning Academy teaches regular people who are not in the renovation industry to think like a project manager, contractor, tradesperson, and interior designer so that you can complete the necessary tasks with ease.
Oh yeah! When you first sign up, you'll have immediate access to the SketchUp 2D mini course where you can learn the ins and outs of this incredible tool for designing your 2D layouts. You'll also have access to the entire Renovation Planning Academy course and applicable bonuses right on day 1.
You will have access to the modules, lessons, worksheets, and all the bonuses for life, so you never have to worry about not moving fast enough, or taking a break if you need to.
You can work at your own pace or come back to the lessons a year from now and pick up where you left off. There is no pressure to make progress or even finish, even though I will be encouraging you to dive in and continue with the program. I can't help it—I just really want you to have that dream home and all the functionality that only you can define.
Also, as I make updates and improvements to Renovation Planning Academy over time, you automatically get access to all of the new content—for free! And even as the course price goes up, you will never pay more.
There is no benefit to waiting until later. These bonuses will disappear, and I will hate to see you kicking yourself for not enrolling while you had the chance.
Email me any time with questions at help@barncatreno.com , and I will always get back to you with an answer within 2 business days.
Let's be honest...how many times have you ended up disappointed when you rely on someone else to do an important task and it's just not done right (if it gets done at all). Even when money is on the line and you're paying someone to do a service, how often do you find yourself making the follow-up calls and chasing them down when they just don't call you back? It's incredibly frustrating and disheartening to realize that other people will just never care about your project as much as you do.
The renovation industry is no different. Interior Designers, Architects, Contractors, Design-Build companies... these are all just people with jobs, being paid flat fees in exchange for a task. They will never pay as much attention to detail or give your home as much considerate thought as you will. They want the job to be done, but only you want the job to be perfect.
We both know you're ready for this. And that you won't stop until it's done right. Renovation Planning Academy is how you make that happen.
By now, you understand that you can pay for something with your time, or with your energy & effort. And you're the type of person that understands how far a dollar needs to stretch, so you're not about to throw tens of thousands of them away on something that you could do yourself with the right guidance. You're ready to roll up your sleeves.
Renovation Planning Academy is a valuable investment, both in your largest asset and in yourself. You should be able to feel confident and empowered when it comes to your home and be able to talk about it—and all its parts—with ease. You master every other part of your life, so your home (your biggest financial investment and source of safety and security for your kids) should be your next new area of expertise.
You're already passionate about renovations and design, and this is the guide you need to channel that passion in the right direction.
You've heard enough horror stories about renovations going terribly wrong because people don't plan them properly—or at all. You also know how expensive it is to make changes AFTER you're done the construction to fix things you should have planned properly the first time.
Imagine this one scenario that is incredibly common: Against your better judgement, you don't accept my offer to join Renovation Planning Academy. You assume that your contractor or electrician will advise you on what pot lights to install throughout your main floor, so you don't think to inquire or learn about them. Of course they use the cheap ones that are quick and easy to install but have no light tone variation and give off incredible glare so you don't even like to turn them on. After several months, you finally decide to swap them out for better quality ones.
You did the math and realize that $2,560 is more than the cost of Renovation Planning Academy.
Money goes out the door quickly in the world of renovations—today more than ever.
You cannot afford to make mistakes in your renovation. Arm yourself with the knowledge you need to make the right decisions from the start.
You'd expect this type of step-by-step implementation program to sell for nearly FOUR TIMES the investment.
And if you paid someone else to do the work I teach you to do in this course, you'd need to pay closer to TEN TIMES the investment. You're a little shocked that the core Renovation Planning Academy program comes in at just an introductory investment of just $1,497.
Along with the stack of special launch bonuses, you're totally unwilling to let this opportunity slip—and even MORE unwilling to let a countdown timer get to decide what the next few months looks like for you.
If any of these motivating factors had you nodding your head, I borderline insist that you start your Renovation Planning today with a 14-day risk-free shot.
I've experienced first hand what it feels like to take control over my renovation and find the solutions that bring clarity and simplicity.
More than anything else, I want to share that with you today.
If you're a die-hard design fan, prudent money-saver, or just dreaming of the day you can bring over your friends and family to entertain in your home with confidence, you owe it to yourself to at least take a risk-free plunge to see just how straight-forward the process really is.
I want you to experience the joys of living your best life in your biggest financial asset that you personally designed and customized for your own needs and lifestyle.
Should you choose to accept my invitation, I guarantee that this course will be completely and utterly life changing. Get ready to become a massive renovation success story that will have everyone hoping that you'll be hosting the next holiday gathering.
I look forward to meeting you inside Renovation Planning Academy.
All my positivity,
Karen McMillan
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