Plan your renovation without blowing the budget. Estimate costs room by room, compare contractor quotes to DIY savings, calculate material quantities, track spending against your budget, and build a realistic project timeline with contingency planning.
Build Prompt
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Build a static HTML home renovation budget planner. Dark theme with background #0a0a0f, surfaces #12121a, borders #1a1a2a, accent color #b45309 (amber-brown). All logic runs client-side with localStorage persistence.
Project types: Kitchen remodel (minor, major, gut), Bathroom remodel, Basement finishing, Addition/extension, Whole-house renovation, Exterior (roof, siding, windows, deck), Room refresh (paint, flooring, fixtures). Each with typical cost ranges per square foot.
Budget builder: room-by-room cost entry with categories — demolition, structural, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, flooring, walls/ceiling, cabinets/counters, fixtures, appliances, paint/finish, labor, permits, design fees. Each category shows national average cost range. Contingency buffer (10-20% recommended, auto-calculated).
Material calculators: flooring (input room dimensions, get sq ft + waste factor + cost by material type — hardwood, tile, LVP, carpet), paint (room dimensions → gallons needed), tile (backsplash or floor area → tiles + mortar + grout). Material quality tiers: budget, mid-range, high-end with price comparisons.
Contractor vs DIY comparison: for each task, show professional cost vs DIY cost + time + skill level needed. Highlight tasks that should NOT be DIY (electrical panel, gas, structural, permits).
Budget tracker: set total budget, enter actual costs as work progresses, show remaining budget, over/under indicator. Visual budget breakdown (pie chart of category spending).
Project timeline: Gantt-style task list with dependencies (rough plumbing before drywall before paint). Save multiple projects. Export budget summary.
SEO: title, meta description, OG tags.
Read the guide at https://accessagent.ai/api/guide and follow it to deploy the site to AccessAgent.ai. My email is [your@email.com].
Make It Yours
ROI Calculator
Estimate return on investment for each renovation type based on home value increase data.
Permit Guide
Which renovations require permits in your jurisdiction, with estimated costs and timelines.
Financing Options
Compare HELOC, personal loan, and credit card financing with payment calculators.
Photo Journal
Document before, during, and after photos organized by room and project phase.
Contractor Checklist
Questions to ask contractors, license verification checklist, and bid comparison template.
Energy Efficiency
Calculate energy savings from renovation upgrades (windows, insulation, HVAC).
Update Prompt
Update Prompt — Add regional pricing
Add regional cost adjustment by metro area (coastal cities +30-50%, rural -20%). Include smart home upgrade costs section (thermostat, locks, cameras, lighting). Add aging-in-place modifications budget (grab bars, ramps, wider doorways). Include seasonal pricing tips for contractor availability. Redeploy.