# Home Renovation Project Planner

## 1️⃣ Project Dashboard  
A high‑level view that shows the current status of each renovation zone, budget health, and upcoming milestones.

| Zone | Status | % Complete | Target Finish | Budget Allocated | Spend To Date |
|------|--------|------------|---------------|------------------|---------------|
| Kitchen | 🟡 In Progress | 45% | 2024‑08-15 | $12,000 | $5,300 |
| Master Bath | 🟢 Planned | 0% | 2024‑09-30 | $8,500 | $0 |
| Living Room | 🔴 On Hold | 20% | 2024‑07-10 | $6,000 | $1,200 |
| Exterior | 🟢 Planned | 0% | 2024‑10-20 | $4,500 | $0 |

> 💡 Tip: Use the **Status** emoji to get an instant visual cue on the dashboard without opening each page.

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## 2️⃣ Master Task List  
All actionable items, linked to zones, priority, and responsible parties.

| Task | Zone | Priority | Owner | Due Date | Status |
|------|------|----------|-------|----------|--------|
| Order quartz countertops | Kitchen | High | Alex | 2024‑07-01 | ⏳ Not Started |
| Pull old bathtub | Master Bath | Medium | Sam | 2024‑08-05 | ✅ Done |
| Paint living room walls | Living Room | Low | Maya | 2024‑07-20 | ⏳ Not Started |
| Obtain building permit | Exterior | High | Alex | 2024‑06-30 | ✅ Done |

> 💡 Tip: Filter this table by **Priority** and **Status** to create focused “This Week” views.

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## 3️⃣ Budget Tracker  
Track every expense, category, and compare against the original estimate.

| Category | Estimated | Actual | Variance | Notes |
|----------|-----------|--------|----------|-------|
| Materials | $18,000 | $12,800 | -$5,200 | Bulk discount on tiles |
| Labor | $10,000 | $8,500 | -$1,500 | Negotiated rates |
| Permits | $1,200 | $1,200 | $0 | Fixed |
| Contingency | $2,500 | $0 | -$2,500 | Still available |

> 💡 Tip: Set a **Formula** column `Variance = Estimated - Actual` to auto‑highlight overruns.

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## 4️⃣ Vendor & Contractor Directory  
Contact info, contracts, and rating for each vendor.

| Vendor | Service | Contact | Contract Link | Rating |
|--------|---------|---------|---------------|--------|
| StoneCo | Countertops | Lisa (555‑0123) | [PDF](#) | ★★★★☆ |
| BuildRight | General Contractor | Mark (555‑0456) | [PDF](#) | ★★★★★ |
| PaintPro | Painting | Nina (555‑0789) | [PDF](#) | ★★★☆☆ |
| PermitNow | Permits | City Office | N/A | ★★★★☆ |

> 💡 Tip: Attach the signed contract file directly in the **Contract Link** cell for quick access.

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## 5️⃣ Timeline & Milestones  
Gantt‑style view (in Notion you’ll switch to Timeline) to keep the project on schedule.

| Milestone | Zone | Start | End | Owner | Status |
|-----------|------|-------|-----|-------|--------|
| Demo kitchen cabinets | Kitchen | 2024‑06‑15 | 2024‑06‑20 | Sam | ✅ Done |
| Install new flooring | Living Room | 2024‑07‑02 | 2024‑07‑07 | Maya | ⏳ Not Started |
| Final inspection | Exterior | 2024‑10‑15 | 2024‑10‑16 | Alex | ⏳ Not Started |

> 💡 Tip: Enable **“Auto‑calculate dates”** in Notion’s Timeline view to shift dependent tasks automatically when a date changes.

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## 6️⃣ Design Inspiration Board  
A gallery of images, mood boards, and notes to keep the design vision consistent.

> 💡 Tip: Use Notion’s **Gallery** view; each card can hold a photo, a link to a Pinterest board, and a short description.

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## 7️⃣ Issue Log & Change Requests  
Record unexpected problems, decisions, and approved change orders.

| Issue | Date Reported | Impact | Decision | Owner | Resolved |
|-------|---------------|--------|----------|-------|----------|
| Unexpected water leak behind wall | 2024‑06‑22 | Delay 3 days, $800 extra | Approved repair | Sam | ✅ Yes |
| Countertop color mismatch | 2024‑07‑05 | Re‑order, +$600 | Switch to backup sample | Alex | ⏳ No |

> 💡 Tip: Link each issue to the related task using Notion’s **Relation** property for traceability.

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## How to import into Notion
1. **Create a new page** in your Notion workspace where you want the template.  
2. Click **“Import”** → choose **“Markdown & CSV”** and select this `.md` file.  
3. Notion will create the headings and plain tables automatically.  
4. For each table, click the **⋮⋮** menu → **“Turn into database”** → select **Table**, **Board**, **Timeline**, or **Gallery** as indicated in the section title.  
5. Adjust property types (e.g., set **Date**, **Person**, **Files & media**, **Formula**, **Relation**) to match the column purpose.  
6. Add any missing views (Kanban, Calendar, Gantt) by clicking **“Add a view”** on each database.  
7. Populate with your own project data, attach files, and start tracking!