The Remodeling Industry Was Built Around Professionals — Not Homeowners. And That’s Why Families Keep Getting Burned.

If you’re hesitant to start your professional remodel, you’re not the problem — the system is.

Most families walk into their remodel blind —
not because they’re careless,
but because the system simply wasn’t built to protect them.

I’m Jason, a licensed architect with 20+ years in residential design and project management.

My mission is to help you start your remodel with clarity, confidence, and protection — before you hire anyone.

  • Plan Smart

  • Hire Right

  • Be In Control

  • Love Your Remodel

  • Plan Smart

  • Hire Right

  • Be In Control

  • Love Your Remodel

  • Plan Smart

  • Hire Right

  • Be In Control

  • Love Your Remodel

Jason Conaway

20+ Years of Experience

Jason Conaway

20+ Years of Experience

Jason Conaway

20+ Years of Experience

You Want to Start Your Professional Remodel… But Everything Feels Risky.

You Want to Start Your Professional Remodel… But Everything Feels Risky.

These fears are not irrational.
These are the predictable pain points of a system designed for architects, designers, and contractors — not the families it impacts most.
You don’t know who to call first.
You don’t know what things should cost.
You’re afraid of hiring the wrong people.
You’re worried you’ll make a decision you can’t undo.
You don’t want to get taken advantage of.
You don’t want to waste money.
You want to avoid regrets at all costs.

If You Feel Overwhelmed, Anxious, or Stuck… You’re Not Wrong.

Remodeling forces you to make huge decisions with limited information and high emotional stakes.

No wonder it feels scary.

Most homeowners feel lost not because they’re doing something wrong — but because they’ve been handed a broken roadmap.

You shouldn’t have to guess.
You shouldn’t have to “just trust the process.”
You shouldn’t have to hope for the best.

You deserve clarity.
You deserve protection.
You deserve someone who’s actually on your side.

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If You Feel Overwhelmed, Anxious, or Stuck… You’re Not Wrong.

Remodeling forces you to make huge decisions with limited information and high emotional stakes.


No wonder it feels scary.


Most homeowners feel lost not because they’re doing something wrong — but because they’ve been handed a broken roadmap.


You shouldn’t have to guess.
You shouldn’t have to “just trust the process.”
You shouldn’t have to hope for the best.


You deserve clarity.
You deserve protection.
You deserve someone who’s actually on your side.

white ceramic mug on white ceramic saucer on white wooden cabinet

If You Feel Overwhelmed, Anxious, or Stuck… You’re Not Wrong.

Remodeling forces you to make huge decisions with limited information and high emotional stakes.

No wonder it feels scary.

Most homeowners feel lost not because they’re doing something wrong — but because they’ve been handed a broken roadmap.

You shouldn’t have to guess.
You shouldn’t have to “just trust the process.”
You shouldn’t have to hope for the best.

You deserve clarity.
You deserve protection.
You deserve someone who’s actually on your side.

white ceramic mug on white ceramic saucer on white wooden cabinet

Here’s the Truth No One Else Will Tell You:

The Remodeling Industry Wasn’t Built for Homeowners — And That’s Why Families Keep Getting Burned.

01

Industry-First System

Architects, contractors, designers, and engineers all have their own processes, priorities, and timelines.

02

Homeowner Left Alone

Homeowners are expected to navigate all of it without experience, while making life-altering financial decisions.

03

Chaos by Design

No wonder remodels feel chaotic, confusing, and risky.
The system was never built to protect you.

Here’s the Truth No One Else Will Tell You:

The Remodeling Industry Wasn’t Built for Homeowners — And That’s Why Families Keep Getting Burned.

01

Industry-First System

Architects, contractors, designers, and engineers all have their own processes, priorities, and timelines.

02

Homeowner Left Alone

Homeowners are expected to navigate all of it without experience, while making life-altering financial decisions.

03

Chaos by Design

No wonder remodels feel chaotic, confusing, and risky.
The system was never built to protect you.

Here’s the Truth No One Else Will Tell You:

The Remodeling Industry Wasn’t Built for Homeowners — And That’s Why Families Keep Getting Burned.

01

Industry-First System

Architects, contractors, designers, and engineers all have their own processes, priorities, and timelines.

02

Homeowner Left Alone

Homeowners are expected to navigate all of it without experience, while making life-altering financial decisions.

03

Chaos by Design

No wonder remodels feel chaotic, confusing, and risky.
The system was never built to protect you.

That’s not fair
That’s not safe
And that’s not how your remodel should begin
That’s not fair
That’s not safe
And that’s not how your remodel should begin
That’s not fair
That’s not safe
And that’s not how your remodel should begin

There’s a Smarter, Safer Way to Start Your Remodel

When you begin with clarity — instead of rushing to hire a contractor or designer — everything changes:
Don't start your remodel with confusion, stress, and second-guessing.

Here’s what changes when you start smart with Remodel Navigator.

Clarity

Know exactly what you want — and what your home really needs.

Clarity

Know exactly what you want — and what your home really needs.

Protection

Avoid the traps, oversights, and contractor timing mistakes that derail 70% of remodels.

Protection

Avoid the traps, oversights, and contractor timing mistakes that derail 70% of remodels.

Confidence

Move forward knowing you’re making smart decisions in the right order.

Confidence

Move forward knowing you’re making smart decisions in the right order.

Peace

A remodel that strengthens your family instead of straining it.

Peace

A remodel that strengthens your family instead of straining it.

This is what homeowners deserve — and what the industry has failed to provide.

Ready to Start Your Remodel With Confidence Instead of Fear?

The Remodel Risk Assessment shows you exactly where you stand and what you need to do next — before you hire anyone. It’s the first step to planning smart so you don’t pay for mistakes later.

Ready to Start Your Remodel With Confidence Instead of Fear?

The Remodel Risk Assessment shows you exactly where you stand and what you need to do next — before you hire anyone. It’s the first step to planning smart so you don’t pay for mistakes later.

Ready to Start Your Remodel With Confidence Instead of Fear?

The Remodel Risk Assessment shows you exactly where you stand and what you need to do next — before you hire anyone. It’s the first step to planning smart so you don’t pay for mistakes later.

How I Help You Avoid Remodel Traps

Too many remodels fall apart because homeowners jump in underprepared and under-supported.

Here’s how we'll fix that.

01. Plan Smart

Define a clear vision you can hand to professionals — so you lead the project instead of getting swept into it.

01. Plan Smart

Define a clear vision you can hand to professionals — so you lead the project instead of getting swept into it.

01. Plan Smart

Define a clear vision you can hand to professionals — so you lead the project instead of getting swept into it.

02. Hire Right

Bring in the right people at the right time. No pressure. No guessing. Just wise, informed hiring.

02. Hire Right

Bring in the right people at the right time. No pressure. No guessing. Just wise, informed hiring.

02. Hire Right

Bring in the right people at the right time. No pressure. No guessing. Just wise, informed hiring.

03. Be In Control

Organize decisions, documents, finances, and expectations so your remodel stays aligned with your goals and budget.

03. Be In Control

Organize decisions, documents, finances, and expectations so your remodel stays aligned with your goals and budget.

03. Be In Control

Organize decisions, documents, finances, and expectations so your remodel stays aligned with your goals and budget.

04. Love Your Remodel

A smoother remodel, a calmer household, and a home that finally supports the way your family wants to live.

04. Love Your Remodel

A smoother remodel, a calmer household, and a home that finally supports the way your family wants to live.

04. Love Your Remodel

A smoother remodel, a calmer household, and a home that finally supports the way your family wants to live.

Meet Jason — Your Homeowner-First Remodel Guide

Meet Jason — Your Homeowner-First Remodel Guide

For over 20 years, I’ve worked inside the industry that leaves homeowners overwhelmed, confused, and unprotected.

I’m here to change that.

For over 20 years, I’ve worked inside the industry that leaves homeowners overwhelmed, confused, and unprotected.

I’m here to change that.

Licensed Architect
Licensed Architect
Licensed Architect
Homeowner Advocate
Homeowner Advocate
Homeowner Advocate
Family-First Mission
Family-First Mission
Family-First Mission
Clarity-Driven Approach
Clarity-Driven Approach
Clarity-Driven Approach

You don’t have to walk into your remodel alone.
Let’s do this the right way together.

You don’t have to walk into your remodel alone.
Let’s do this the right way together.

Not Sure Where to Start?
Start With Your Remodel Risk Assessment.

Before you hire anyone or spend a dollar, you need to know where your project is at risk.

When you take the assessment, you’ll:

  • Spot your biggest vulnerabilities before they turn into costly mistakes.

  • Get clear on what to fix first so you can finally move forward with confidence.

  • Avoid the early-stage traps that derail most remodels.

If You Do Nothing…

You stay stuck in the same house, with the same frustrations, carrying the same uncertainty about your remodel and your future.

You don’t have to stay in limbo.

Take the first smart step toward a remodel that’s safe, clear, and under your control.

Not Sure Where to Start?
Start With Your Remodel Risk Assessment.

Before you hire anyone or spend a dollar, you need to know where your project is at risk.

When you take the assessment, you’ll:

  • Spot your biggest vulnerabilities before they turn into costly mistakes.

  • Get clear on what to fix first so you can finally move forward with confidence.

  • Avoid the early-stage traps that derail most remodels.

If You Do Nothing…

You stay stuck in the same house, with the same frustrations, carrying the same uncertainty about your remodel and your future.

You don’t have to stay in limbo.

Take the first smart step toward a remodel that’s safe, clear, and under your control.

Not Sure Where to Start?
Start With Your Remodel Risk Assessment.

Before you hire anyone or spend a dollar, you need to know where your project is at risk.

When you take the assessment, you’ll:

  • Spot your biggest vulnerabilities before they turn into costly mistakes.

  • Get clear on what to fix first so you can finally move forward with confidence.

  • Avoid the early-stage traps that derail most remodels.

If You Do Nothing…

You stay stuck in the same house, with the same frustrations, carrying the same uncertainty about your remodel and your future.

You don’t have to stay in limbo.

Take the first smart step toward a remodel that’s safe, clear, and under your control.

8575 Morro Rd, Suite A
Atascadero, CA 93422
jason@remodelnavigator.com

Remodel Navigator is a brand of Jason Conaway Architect, Inc. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use, Disclaimer, Refund and Payment Policy, Cookie Policy, Copyright Notice, and Community Guidelines. ​This site and its contents, including blog posts, articles, templates, guides, and other published materials, are provided for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute legal, financial, design, construction, or architectural advice. Any interpretation or application of the content is done at the user’s sole discretion and risk. No content should be considered a substitute for consulting with a licensed professional. Jason Conaway Architect, Inc. disclaims any liability for damages or losses resulting from reliance on content presented on this site.​

© 2025 by Jason Conaway Architect, Inc.

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8575 Morro Rd, Suite A
Atascadero, CA 93422
jason@remodelnavigator.com

Remodel Navigator is a brand of Jason Conaway Architect, Inc. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use, Disclaimer, Refund and Payment Policy, Cookie Policy, Copyright Notice, and Community Guidelines. ​This site and its contents, including blog posts, articles, templates, guides, and other published materials, are provided for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute legal, financial, design, construction, or architectural advice. Any interpretation or application of the content is done at the user’s sole discretion and risk. No content should be considered a substitute for consulting with a licensed professional. Jason Conaway Architect, Inc. disclaims any liability for damages or losses resulting from reliance on content presented on this site.​

© 2025 by Jason Conaway Architect, Inc.

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8575 Morro Rd, Suite A
Atascadero, CA 93422
jason@remodelnavigator.com

Remodel Navigator is a brand of Jason Conaway Architect, Inc. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use, Disclaimer, Refund and Payment Policy, Cookie Policy, Copyright Notice, and Community Guidelines. ​This site and its contents, including blog posts, articles, templates, guides, and other published materials, are provided for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute legal, financial, design, construction, or architectural advice. Any interpretation or application of the content is done at the user’s sole discretion and risk. No content should be considered a substitute for consulting with a licensed professional. Jason Conaway Architect, Inc. disclaims any liability for damages or losses resulting from reliance on content presented on this site.​

© 2025 by Jason Conaway Architect, Inc.

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