The Smart Renovation
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"I just wanted to say THANK YOU! I signed up about a year ago and I don't think I could feel more prepared. Thanks to this program, I knew how to approach this project: how to inspect the house, which questions to ask, how to look for contractors, and how to calm myself and my husband on the mornings you wake up at 2 AM and think, What have we gotten ourselves into?"
Marianne ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
My name is Karen McMillan and I saved over $150,000 on my recent home renovation
...without DIYing the construction,
...or picking cheaper finishes. (In fact, I splurged on high-end products!)
All while keeping my day job & being a busy mom to two young kids.
Planning and Designing my own renovation using the action-by-action process inside "The Smart Renovation" is my exact secret for how I did it.
All you have to do is show up, follow the plan, and let me guide you through every step.
The Smart Renovation is the game-changing program designed for homeowners who want to plan their renovation projects like a pro—no contractor, designer, or architect required.
Inside this step-by-step online program, you'll go from feeling uncertain and overwhelmed to confidently creating the detailed plans you need for a successful renovation.
By the end, you'll have comprehensive design documents, a clear budget, a full scope of work, and even a list of contractors ready to bring your dream home to life.
With easy-to-follow lessons, videos, and worksheets, you'll build the foundation for your dream home. I give you the knowledge to make and document important decisions so your contractors will understand your vision and execute it flawlessly.
You're guided every step of the way.
👉 In each video and worksheet, I walk you through exactly what to do. You won't be left guessing or wondering what's next—every task is broken down into easy, actionable steps. Say goodbye to confusion and overwhelm!
No experience required.
👉 You don't need any prior knowledge of construction or renovations to complete The Smart Renovation. This program is designed for total beginners, so even if you're brand new to the process, you'll be able to follow along and succeed.
It won't take long to complete.
👉 Just swap out 30 minutes a day for a few weeks—skip a Netflix episode or a bit of doom scrolling—and before you know it, you'll have your renovation plan ready to go. It's manageable, practical, and efficient.
It's FUN!
👉 Designing your dream home is exciting—and you'll wake up every day excited to see your plans coming together. It's not work; it's a creative process that brings your dream home to life.
But this course... this process... IS FOR YOU if you want to get your dream renovation affordably, and done right the first time.
Most people never renovate because they're scared or too overwhelmed to start.
But knowledge is the cure for fear...
so The Smart Renovation gives you the knowledge (and therefore the confidence) to move forward without fear or uncertainty.
1️⃣ Click the yellow button to join me inside The Smart Renovation. You'll get instant access to the proven action-by-action program for planning and designing your own home renovation/remodel/new build that I followed in order to enjoy a high-value home renovation (I saved 30% by planning and managing it all myself—all design and management tasks—without DIYing the construction or choosing cheaper finishes.)
2️⃣ Spend 15 minutes drawing a sketch of your floorplan with measurements, then submit it to me. (I teach you exactly how to do this inside The Smart Renovation, so it's easy).
3️⃣ I create your scaled, accurate 2D floorplans (you need these for reference) totally Done FOR You
4️⃣ You continue to follow the "Smart Renovation" framework to copy my exact process for enjoying massive savings while completely avoiding mistakes and budget blowouts in your renovation
5️⃣ You'll be ready to start construction with confidence because you made the right decisions in the right order, armed with knowledge.
...It's as simple as that!
❌ Contractors can't give accurate quotes without detailed plans. If you approach them early, you're getting ballpark estimates that will only lead to mistakes, delays, and blown budgets.
❌ Interior designers can't understand your home and needs like you do. By doing the strategic work yourself, you get the power to design according to your exact priorities. Just get the designer to help with drawings and validation.
❌ Architects don't handle every detail. They don't make decisions like where to place outlets, what trim will work best, which kitchen cabinets offer the most functionality, or if you want built-in ceiling speakers. The Smart Renovation empowers you to make those decisions, ensuring your plans are complete and reflect your true vision.
"I had been thinking about renovating for years and The Smart Renovation 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.
✅ Achieve total clarity about where you're at now thanks to your formal as-built drawings (FREE BONUS)
✅ Understand the structure and elements inside your home so that you can see your home as a contractor would
✅ Define your reno requiremens with my quick but thorough intake questionnaires that prompt you to think through all the details without stress or worrying that you're missing things.
✅ Easily determine your project's scope and budget (using my checklists and spreadsheets) so that you'll know for sure you can actually afford the things you want.
✅ Create your new layouts based on standard guidelines and expert space planning principles provided for each room/area of your home. You'll know exactly what to consider and how to create a floorplan that's functional.
✅ Simply create lighting, electrical and other utility plans so that your tradespeople know exactly what to do.
✅ Understand the simple formula for choosing Timeless Finishes, then choose them, in the correct order, so that it's actually easy to design your home.
✅ Get clarity about what makes a good contractor and tradesperson, and how to find (and vet) them for your project.
✅ Easily identify if you need a permit, what that means, and who to talk to so that you can move forward affordably.
"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 The Smart Renovation!"
- Krissy R.
BONUS 1: Your As-Built Drawings
Simply create your floorplan sketch (I'll give you specific instructions), send it in, and get professional-grade as-built drawings back. No more graph paper and pencils, or inaccurate sketches!
($1,500 Value)
BONUS 2: SketchUp 2D
Learn the essential skills for using SketchUp to create new 2D layouts for your renovation!
($500 Value)
BONUS 3: Cabinetry Design Guide
Detailed guide showing you how to plan your RTA or custom cabinetry like a pro.
($500 Value)
Surprise Bonus
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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.
The Smart Renovation 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, The Smart Renovation 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 The Smart Renovation 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.
The Smart Renovation is the only step-by-step roadmap designed to guide you through every stage of your renovation. It's not just about the big decisions—it's about breaking down the entire process into manageable steps, so you can make your renovation dreams a reality without the overwhelm, budget blowouts, or regret.
This is everything I wished existed when I was getting started. I searched high and low for a clear, actionable roadmap… and it didn't exist.
I was just like you—motivated, ready, and willing to put in the work. But when I turned to Google and YouTube for help, all I found was confusing, conflicting information with no clear direction—and absolutely no guarantees of success.
I was stuck. Overwhelmed. Stressed. And with no clear path forward.
So, after figuring it all out and nailing the process, I knew I had to share it with you.
That's how The Smart Renovation was born.
I wanted to create this for you because I can't stand seeing homeowners struggle with the same frustrations I faced—feeling like their hard-earned money isn't enough, and ending up with regretful thoughts like:
You don't have to hand over control of your most important—and expensive—project to people who will never care about your home as much as you do.
Stop overpaying just because it's the so-called "industry standard."
Stop feeling like you're at the mercy of others just because they're labeled as "industry professionals."
Here's the truth: If construction was really that complicated, Uncle Lenny wouldn't be rolling up in his Lambo to collect a paycheck for a job his 22-year-old nephew and his friends just finished in your home.
Yes, I mean lifetime—for as long as you need it. You'll never have to worry about losing access to The Smart Renovation, whether you decide to pause your renovation for a few years or plan multiple projects in the future.
And don't worry about outdated info—The Smart Renovation includes automatic updates to keep pace with new technologies, industry trends, and code changes. You can trust that The Smart Renovation will always be up-to-date, so you're never left behind.
"Initial quotes I received (before I found The Smart Renovation) 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.
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- Karen
