Home improvement projects are notorious for being complex, expensive, and sometimes out-of-control.
That is not a good thing!
Like any other type of project, proper organization, communication, planning, and budgeting can reel in an out-of-control project and turn it into a great one.
So we put together the ultimate list of project management tools for home improvement. Most of these tools are free; some are premium but very inexpensive. Take a look and make use of these resources to make sure your next project is a success.
The Ultimate List of Home Improvement Project Management Tools & Templates
General Maintenance Home Improvement Tracking Templates
First, let’s forget those dream kitchen makeovers, room repainting, and new decks. Let’s start with the basics: general home maintenance.
Here are some great resources for keeping track of the minor maintenance projects you have to tackle every once in a while as a homeowner:
Make a Home Repair Journal & Maintenance Log (Heartland Luxury Homes) – Be sure to download the Home Maintenance Hard Copy at the bottom of the page for a simple way to track what you’ve been doing to maintain your home and when you need to revisit each thing.
Month-by-Month Home Improvement Plan (BHG) – Not quite sure where to start when it comes to updating your home? This monthly home improvement plan from BHG gives you simple, practical ideas for a new thing to tackle each month of the year.
Monthly Maintenance Guide (Porch) – Finally, this fairly exhaustive monthly maintenance plan from Porch will give you a checklist of seasonal home maintenance tasks to take care of.
Home Remodeling Project Management Templates
Now let’s get into the nitty gritty. Home remodeling projects can encompass all kinds of things, so we are including many, many options here. You’re bound to find one that is going to work for you!
Excel Construction Project Management Templates (Smartsheet)
Estimating Budgeting Worksheet (Building Advisor)
Home Construction Budget (Office Templates)
Renovation Budget Spreadsheet Templates (Rachel Rossi)
Home Improvement Binder (Tip Junkie)
Renovation Checklist (Sweet Remodel)
Remodeling Tools (Sweet Remodel)
Project Worksheets (Lowes for Pros)
Home Remodeling Tips (Cygnus Real Estate)
How to Develop a Home Remodel Timeline and Budget (The Wanderlust Kitchen)
All-Purpose Project Management Templates
Spreadsheets and examples can be powerful, but what about keeping track of tasks, collecting inspiration, or coordinating with a team of different people and contractors? A general or all-purpose project management tool would be very helpful with any of those things, as well as keeping a record of your communication and decisions. (Or you could just hope everyone remembers that one phone conversation sometime last month…)
Try one (or all) of these project management apps and get organized once and for all:
Bonus: Moving Plans!
Often, home improvement projects coincide with moves – you’re moving to a new house and want to tackle some projects before your stuff is scattered everywhere, or you are moving out and want to polish the place up to put it on the market. Either way, wouldn’t it be nice to have that move be as organized and painless as possible?
Here are some great resources for planning out and organizing your move:
How to Move Yourself (Tip Junkie)
Moving Checklist (Real Simple)
Moving Planner (Start Planner)
Planning a Painting Project?
If you’re planning a move or a home improvement project, chances are you’re going to be doing some (or a lot) of painting. Central Sound Painting is the perfect partner to help ensure your project is excellent from start to finish. Get in touch now to find out more about how we can help.
