Home renovation stress and your relationship
https://www.connectedcouples.app/blog/renovation-stress-relationship

Original Connected planning aid. Adapt these examples together. This is not a scored or validated assessment.

Keep renovation decisions visible

One decision, one owner, one written record

DECISION: What exactly needs deciding?. Example: cabinet handles

LEAD: Who owns the research and coordination?. Example: Rae

NEEDS BOTH: Which part needs both partners’ agreement?. Example: both approve the visible finish

REVISIT WHEN: What change would reopen the decision?. Example: the agreed options become unavailable

Keep technical, safety, and contract questions with the appropriate professional.

Decision and current agreed choice
Example: Cabinet handle model, finish and quantity
Our draft: __________________________

Owner and approval limit
Example: Rae may order within the approved total
Our draft: __________________________

What is still unconfirmed
Example: Supplier stock and delivery date
Our draft: __________________________

A valid reason to reopen
Example: Item unavailable, safety requirement, or cost above the limit
Our draft: __________________________

Who will communicate the final change
Example: Rae sends one written confirmation to the contractor
Our draft: __________________________


| Decision | Lead | Needs both | Revisit when |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cabinet handles | Rae | Both approve the visible finish | The chosen option is unavailable |
| Where everyday belongings will go | Jordan | Both confirm access to what they need | A room becomes unavailable |
| Appointment availability | Rae | Check the other person's time before committing it | The appointment changes |

Our next step: ______________________________
Who has agreed to do it: ____________________
We will revisit this on: ____________________