Every great renovation starts with the right order.
Paint before floors? Cabinets before countertops? Stop guessing. Build a step-by-step plan that shows what comes first — and why.
What are you working on?
Choose everything you're planning to update. We'll connect the dots between them.
Choose a starting point, then adjust any projects below. Picking a scenario replaces your current selections.
A few details make the plan more useful.
Tell us what's done, who is doing the work, and how you'll use the home during the renovation.
Mark finished tasks as done. For upcoming tasks, select who's likely to handle them.
A clearer path from start to finish.
Choose your projects above, then generate a recommended order you can edit and print.
Bring your project into focus.
Your editable timeline will appear here after you select projects.
Select projectsRenovating around old appliances?
Before replacing a dishwasher, washer, refrigerator or range, compare the full cost of fixing it versus buying new. Explore our free repair-or-replace guide, then use FixOrFold for a more detailed comparison.
Explore repair vs. replacementNot just a checklist.
A plan that makes sense.
Renovations are interconnected. A countertop affects your backsplash. Wiring may need to happen before drywall. Painting and flooring can change order depending on materials and protection. We show the reasons, not just a rigid list.