How do I show how long each stage takes?

A Gantt chart is the better tool. The library has a renovation schedule Gantt template to use alongside this map.

Can the order change?

The broad order is fairly fixed; rough-in comes before tile, for example. Confirm the details with your contractor.

Can I add quotes and costs?

Yes. Write the amount after each item and add a Subtotal node to each stage.

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Home renovation steps mind map template

A home renovation mind map in six stages: planning, demolition and rough-in, walls and floors, carpentry and paint, fixtures, and furnishing and move-in, each with tasks and checks. Adapt it to your project, then export PNG, SVG, Word or PowerPoint free.

Previewed in the “Light” theme; you can switch themes in the editor

When to use it

Use it when you renovate for the first time and do not know what comes first. The six stages follow the order of work, and the inspection points are written as nodes so you can confirm each with your contractor.

Make it yours

Write the materials you buy yourself under the stage that needs them.
Add planned dates or costs after each node to track payments.
For an older home, add "Protect and remove existing items" before demolition.

Mermaid code

home-renovation-mindmap.mmd

mindmap
  root((Home renovation))
    Planning
      Measure and design
      Set the budget
      Hire a contractor and sign
      Permits
    Demolition and rough-in
      Remove and build walls
      Plumbing and electrical rough-in
      Pressure test the pipes
    Walls and floors
      Waterproofing and flood test
      Tile
      Level the subfloor
    Carpentry and paint
      Ceilings
      Built-in cabinets
      Prime and paint
    Fixtures
      Kitchen cabinets and countertops
      Doors and flooring
      Lights switches bathroom fixtures
    Furnishing and move-in
      Furniture and appliances
      Deep clean
      Air out and move in

Ask an AI for one with this structure

Send the prompt below to ChatGPT or Claude, then paste the whole reply into the editor; the code inside is detected automatically.

prompt.txt

Draw a home renovation mind map with Mermaid mindmap syntax. The root is Home renovation, and the main branches in work order are Planning, Demolition and rough-in, Walls and floors, Carpentry and paint, Fixtures, and Furnishing and move-in, each with three or four tasks or inspection points. Put every node on its own line, show levels with space indentation, and do not use list markers or arrows. Output only the mermaid code block.

FAQ

How do I show how long each stage takes?: A Gantt chart is the better tool. The library has a renovation schedule Gantt template to use alongside this map.
Can the order change?: The broad order is fairly fixed; rough-in comes before tile, for example. Confirm the details with your contractor.
Can I add quotes and costs?: Yes. Write the amount after each item and add a Subtotal node to each stage.

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Updated 2026-11-11