Stop Pinning. Start Planning.
A five-book guide that walks you through the whole design-and-construction journey — from your first consultation to the final walkthrough.
Five books, start to finish
Each title follows the same promise — stop one thing, start another — and moves you one phase further down the road, from first idea to move-in day.
Stop Pinning, Start Planning
Hiring a designer, understanding the design process, and handing off cleanly to construction.
Stop Guessing, Start Bidding
Getting accurate bids, picking the right builder, and knowing exactly what you're signing.
Stop Worrying, Start Building
Surviving construction and managing your builder — from the pre-construction meeting to the final walkthrough.
Stop Scrolling, Start Selecting
The finish selections that come after the drawings — tile, counters, cabinets, hardware, lighting, flooring, and paint.
Stop Hoping, Start Budgeting
The full money guide — fees, costs, contingency, financing, and change orders. Written for real budgets, not mansion money.
More in the works
Spinoffs and companions that live in the same world — built to go deeper on the things readers ask about most.
Spinoffs & standalones
- Stop Struggling, Start Designing — accessible design, aging in place, and universal design.
- The Renovation Companion — existing homes, hidden conditions, and living through construction.
- ADUs & Secondary Structures — in-law suites, garage apartments, and barndominiums.
- The Alabama Guide — licensing, code adoptions, and local quirks.
- The New Homeowner's First Year — seasonal maintenance for people who just moved in.
Companions & tools
- The Designer's Workbook — fillable companion to the whole series.
- The Budget Workbook — interactive companion to Book Five.
- The Contractor's Companion — written for builders.
- The Design School — an online course built from the chapters.
- The Speaking Kit — a 45-minute keynote for associations and CE groups.
Want a book, or just have questions?
The series isn't on the shelf quite yet. In the meantime, reach out to me directly — I'll let you know when each book is ready, answer questions, and help you get a copy.
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