Budget
Track all costs and budget allocation.
Files
budget-overview.md- Total budget summary[category-name].md- Detailed breakdown per category (e.g., kitchen.md, bathroom.md)
Example: budget-overview.md
# Budget Overview
## Total Project Budget
€100,000
## Budget by Category
| Category | Budgeted | Spent | Remaining | Status |
|----------|----------|-------|-----------|--------|
| Kitchen | €35,000 | €18,500 | €16,500 | In progress |
| Bathroom | €20,000 | €0 | €20,000 | Not started |
| Flooring | €15,000 | €12,000 | €3,000 | Complete |
| Electrical | €12,000 | €8,000 | €4,000 | In progress |
| Plumbing | €10,000 | €0 | €10,000 | Not started |
| **Total** | **€92,000** | **€38,500** | **€53,500** | |
## Contingency
- Allocated: €8,000 (8% of total)
- Used: €0
- Remaining: €8,000
## Notes
- Most expenses so far are materials and initial labor
- Plumbing phase hasn't started yet
Example: kitchen.md
# Budget: Kitchen Renovation
## Total Allocated
€35,000
## Breakdown
### Materials
- Cabinets: €8,000 (ordered, €8,000 spent)
- Countertop: €3,500 (ordered, €3,500 spent)
- Backsplash tiles: €1,200 (pending order)
- Appliances: €5,000 (pending purchase)
- Paint & finishes: €800 (pending)
- **Subtotal**: €18,500 budgeted, €12,000 spent
### Labor
- Cabinet installation: €4,000 (scheduled for week 3)
- Countertop installation: €1,200 (scheduled for week 3)
- Backsplash installation: €800 (scheduled for week 4)
- Electrical work (new outlet): €500 (scheduled for week 2)
- **Subtotal**: €6,500 budgeted, €0 spent
### Contingency for Kitchen
€10,000 (unforeseen issues)
## Total: €35,000