Hausbound

When do I need to order everything for my renovation?

Pick your project and your start date. We'll turn real lead times into an order-by date for every item — so nothing puts your project on hold. Free, no sign-up.

11 of 38 items need to be ordered before work starts — and 2 are already past their order-by date for this start date.

📬 Email me this plan, and remind me when each order is due

You get these order-by dates in your inbox now, then one short reminder in the week each item needs ordering. Nothing else, and you can unsubscribe any time.

Rough-In and Framing

phase starts Nov 27, 2026

  • Windowsorder by Aug 29, 2026 · order now
  • Cement board (behind backsplash)order by Nov 13, 2026

Insulation, Drywall, and Paint

phase starts Dec 5, 2026

  • Insulationorder by Nov 21, 2026
  • Drywall / drywall repairsorder by Nov 21, 2026
  • Wall paintorder by Dec 3, 2026
  • Ceiling paintorder by Dec 3, 2026
  • Trim paintorder by Dec 3, 2026
  • Caulk / touch-up paintorder by Dec 3, 2026

Flooring

phase starts Dec 14, 2026

  • Flooringorder by Nov 14, 2026
  • Grout (if using tile)order by Dec 9, 2026

Cabinetry

phase starts Dec 18, 2026

  • Cabinets (uppers + lowers)order by Aug 20, 2026 · order now
  • Drawer slidesorder by Dec 4, 2026
  • Cabinet pulls & knobsorder by Dec 4, 2026
  • Doors (interior)order by Dec 4, 2026
  • Trim / crown moldingorder by Dec 4, 2026
  • Door hardware / knobs / leversorder by Dec 4, 2026
  • Under-cabinet lighting (mount channels)order by Dec 4, 2026
  • Recessed ceiling lightsorder by Dec 4, 2026
  • Island pendantsorder by Dec 4, 2026
  • Switches & GFCI outletsorder by Dec 4, 2026
  • Outlet covers / switch platesorder by Dec 13, 2026

Countertops and Backsplash

phase starts Dec 24, 2026

  • Countertoporder by Oct 25, 2026
  • Backsplash tileorder by Nov 24, 2026

Fixtures and Appliance Installation

phase starts Jan 3, 2027

  • Rangeorder by Oct 5, 2026
  • Wall ovenorder by Oct 5, 2026
  • Cooktoporder by Oct 5, 2026
  • Refrigeratororder by Oct 5, 2026
  • Kitchen sinkorder by Dec 20, 2026
  • Kitchen faucetorder by Dec 20, 2026
  • Prep/bar sinkorder by Dec 20, 2026
  • Pot fillerorder by Dec 20, 2026
  • Garbage disposalorder by Dec 20, 2026
  • Range hood / ventilationorder by Dec 20, 2026
  • Microwaveorder by Dec 20, 2026
  • Dishwasherorder by Dec 20, 2026
  • Under-cabinet lighting (final hookup)order by Dec 20, 2026
  • Sink task lightorder by Dec 20, 2026
  • Window treatments / blinds / shades / curtainsorder by Dec 20, 2026

Dates change. Your plan should change with them.

Save this plan as a free Hausbound project: check items off as you order, forward order emails to auto-track deliveries, and every order-by date recomputes when your schedule moves.

Save my plan — freeor get the app on your phone

Know someone else mid-renovation? Send them this plan — it opens the same free tool with these dates already filled in.

Planning a basement, laundry room, home office, or another project? Those templates — with the same order-by engine — are included with Hausbound's unlocked plans.

How this works

Your start date sets when each build phase begins, and every item's order-by date is worked backward from the phase that needs it, using conservative lead times — the full method is in the renovation ordering timeline.

What's different here: these are one-time estimates, but inside Hausbound the same engine recomputes your dates automatically when your schedule moves, your retailer quotes a different lead time, or an order email lands in your Hausbound Mailbox.