The Spreadsheet
Real budgets for real projects. Every renovation comes with an Excel-based shopping list, annotated with price ranges, where to buy, and what to skip. No guesswork. Just numbers.
19 articles
best battery powered weed eater: A Practical, Measured Buying Guide
Find the best battery powered weed eater for small yards, old-house edges, and t...
Best String Trimmer for an Old-House Yard: A Practical Buying Guide
Best string trimmer buying guide: compare power, reach, battery life, line syste...
Patio Furniture Sets: A Measured Guide to Buying the Right Size
Patio furniture sets should fit your space, budget, and daily mess. Use Nora's m...
How Much Should Curtains Cost? A Line-by-Line Breakdown from $30 to $300 per Panel
Curtain pricing is confusing. Full cost breakdown comparing IKEA, Target, Potter...
The Hidden Costs of Buying an Old House That Nobody Tells You About
The purchase price is just the beginning. Real hidden costs from three 1920s-195...
The $500 Old House Starter Tool Kit — Ranked by ROI
Don’t waste money on fancy tools that gather dust. My $500 curated starter kit f...
How to Budget a Renovation When You Have No Idea What Anything Costs
First-time renovator panic is real. My three-bucket system (Safety, Function, Be...