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Jaspector courses

Learn before you build.

Free video courses on renovation planning, permits, contractor hiring, and inspections — built for homeowners who want to understand the process.

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3 series available.

Each series covers one topic end-to-end. Every lesson includes the full video and a written summary.

Course series

Bathroom Remodel 101

Everything you need to know before, during, and after a bathroom remodel — scope decisions, budget, layout, materials, waterproofing, contractors, timeline, and daily life during construction.

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  1. 1. Before You Demo: Is Your Bathroom Worth Remodeling? 6:04
  2. 2. Setting a Realistic Bathroom Remodel Budget 6:12
  3. 3. Can You Move the Plumbing? What Homeowners Need to Know 5:13
  4. 4. Choosing Materials That Last 5:57
  5. 5. Waterproofing: The Invisible Part That Matters Most 5:52
  6. 6. Hiring for a Bathroom Remodel 5:13
  7. 7. The Timeline Nobody Believes 6:10
  8. 8. Living Without a Bathroom During Construction 5:37
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Homeowner 101

A practical starter course for first-time homeowners covering inspections, systems, contractors, budgeting, insurance, and permits.

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  1. 1. What Your Home Inspector Won't Tell You 5:07
  2. 2. Your First 90 Days 4:50
  3. 3. How to Hire a Contractor Without Getting Burned 4:39
  4. 4. Understanding Your Home's Systems 6:03
  5. 5. When to DIY and When to Call a Pro 5:13
  6. 6. Home Insurance: What's Actually Covered 4:35
  7. 7. Budgeting for the Stuff Nobody Warns You About 5:20
  8. 8. Permits: When You Need Them 4:45
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Renovation 101

A step-by-step guide to planning, hiring, and managing a home renovation — from scope and bids through permits, change orders, and final payment.

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  1. 1. Before You Tear Anything Down 3:48
  2. 2. How to Get Bids That Actually Mean Something 4:17
  3. 3. Reading a Contractor Agreement (Without a Law Degree) 3:34
  4. 4. Permits and Plans: What Your Contractor Should Be Handling 3:45
  5. 5. Managing the Job While You're Living in It 3:33
  6. 6. Change Orders: Why Your Project Costs More Than the Quote 4:10
  7. 7. The Final Walkthrough: How to Inspect the Work Before You Pay 4:15
  8. 8. When Things Go Wrong: Your Options Before, During, and After 4:19

All course content is free.