You begin by subscribing to The Lumelle Briefing.

Lumelle helps homeowners lead their own remodels with clarity, structure, and calm — without becoming a contractor, chasing trades, or guessing their way through decisions..

Step 1 — Start with the Briefing

The Briefing is where Lumelle teaches how remodels actually work:

• What decisions matter most

• Where people get burned

• How professionals think about risk, cost, and sequencing

You can stay with the free Briefing, or upgrade to the Deep Briefing for longer, more detailed guidance and examples.

This is where you decide if Lumelle feels right.

When you’ve explored for a while the next step in this first phase of your remodel is to check out the:

• The Owner-Builder Playbook

  We have written a companion book. It is not required reading but serves a great role and we believe it will become the best tool in your box                                                               

You’ll always know what comes next.

Step 2 — Choose your level of support

When you’re ready, you choose a Lumelle Support Plan.

Each plan includes:

• A clear remodel roadmap

• Professional tools used by owner’s representatives

• Guidance matched to your project and level of involvement

As plans increase, so does the level of human support — from self-guided tools to full weekly participation in your project rhythm.

You are never passed around.

If you start with someone at Lumelle, you stay with them.

You’re never handed blank templates — you’re taught how to lead

Step 3 — Complete a Short Intake

After you choose a plan, you complete a short intake questionnaire.

• This tells us:

• What you’re building

• Where you’re located

• The scale and complexity of your project

• Where you are in the process

  This allows Lumelle to tailor the tools and guidance you receive.

  You are not handed a generic pile of forms                    

You lead the project — without confrontation or guess-work

Step 4 — Use the Right Tools at the Right Time

Lumelle does not overwhelm you with everything at once.

You’ll receive:

• Only the tools you need

• Only when they provide clarity

• With clear instructions for how and why to use them

Just like a professional:

You don’t use every tool in the box — you use the right one when the moment arrives.

Step 5 — Ongoing Guidance (Based on Your Plan)

Depending on your plan, Lumelle supports you through:

• Kickoff and orientation

• Monthly or weekly check-ins

• Email support for decisions and questions

• Participation in your weekly team meetings (highest tier)

This is not a chatbot.

This is calm, experienced human guidance — on your side.

Step 6 — Finish Cleanly and Confidently

As your project wraps up, Lumelle helps ensure:

• The project closes properly

• Documentation is complete

• You are protected, informed, and proud of what you built

The goal is not just a finished remodel —

It’s confidence in the process and peace in the result.

What Lumelle Is — and Is Not

Lumelle provides education, tools, and guidance.

We are not your general contractor, architect, or legal advisor.

You lead the project.

Lumelle helps you do it well.

Example Tools:                          

• Budget Tracker

• Schedule of Values

• Weekly Meeting Agenda

• Change Order Log

• Punch List

• Warranty Tracker