How to Use the Home Design Toolkit

This walkthrough is for Toolkit owners. We’ll show you how to use each section—what to do first, what comes next, and how to avoid common missteps.

How to Start a Home Renovation for Under $100 (Without Getting Overwhelmed)

In this video, Frank from Visual walks through how to start a home renovation or ADU project for under $100, using the same planning system we use with real clients across the Pacific Northwest.

In under five minutes, you’ll see how to:

  • Organize your renovation goals before spending serious money

  • Check your property and zoning basics (without a survey)

  • Think through budget, timeline, and permit readiness early

  • Use a Design Journal, Wishlist, and Shopping List to stay on track