Checklists & Resources
Pick the Checklist That Matches Your Moment
Four checklists cover the four points where decisions get made: remodeling an existing home, briefing a contractor in writing, building new from the ground up, and interviewing a builder before you hire. Read the descriptions below to find the one you need without opening each.
Homeowner Remodel Checklist
Use it when: you are remodeling a home you already live in, especially if anyone is sensitive. It covers: the order of operations, material substitutions, and the ventilation and curing steps that keep the work itself from making things worse. For: homeowners. → Open the homeowner remodel checklist
New Construction Checklist
Use it when: you are building new and want the envelope right before anyone moves in. It covers: envelope detailing, material selection, and mechanical-system requirements applied from the ground up. For: homeowners and their builders. → Open the new construction checklist
Builder Interview Checklist
Use it when: you are screening contractors before you hire. It covers: the questions to ask about moisture detailing, substitutions, and ventilation — and the answers that signal a builder who gets it. For: homeowners hiring out. → Open the builder interview checklist
Contractor Spec Pack
Use it when: you need the requirements in writing for a builder to follow and document. It covers: the specifications a compliant project commits to and the records it keeps. For: contractors, and homeowners handing off requirements. → Open the contractor spec pack
Last reviewed: August 2026