House Confident is on a mission to make construction horror stories a thing of the past.

Kitchen closeup of a stove and cabinet with beautiful hardware and a tea cannister on the counter

We believe that when homeowners have the know-how and confidence to lead their home construction project, everyone wins.

By showing you how to hire the right people, ask the right questions, and expect more from the industry pros who are building your home, we help you protect your investment… and improve the construction industry along the way.

GOOD FOR YOU

Make your dream home a sound investment in your future instead of a nightmare-inducing money pit:

  • Create a realistic plan

  • Keep your budget on track

  • Hire qualified professionals you can trust

  • Build the home you’ve always wanted

GOOD FOR THE INDUSTRY

Use your buying power to demand more of the construction industry: 

  • Increased skill and craftsmanship

  • More innovation and adaptation

  • Clearer communication and processes

  • Better accountability

Kitchen closeup of a stove and cabinet with beautiful hardware and a tea cannister on the counter

We believe that when homeowners have the know-how and confidence to lead their home construction project, everyone wins.

By showing you how to hire the right people, ask the right questions, and expect more from the industry pros who are building your home, we help you protect your investment… and improve the construction industry along the way.

GOOD FOR YOU

Make your dream home a sound investment in your future instead of a nightmare-inducing money pit:

  • Create a realistic plan

  • Keep your budget on track

  • Hire qualified professionals you can trust

  • Build the home you’ve always wanted

GOOD FOR THE INDUSTRY

Use your buying power to demand more of the construction industry: 

  • Increased skill and craftsmanship

  • More innovation and adaptation

  • Clearer communication and processes

  • Better accountability

House Confident founder Gerald Van Woudenberg sitting at desk

Empowered homeowners.
Successful builds.
A better industry.

I'm Gerald Van Woudenberg, and I've spent over 4 decades in Vancouver's residential construction industry specializing in high-end custom cabinetry and millwork. (You can check out Van Arbour, my design shop, here.)

In those 40+ years, I've seen it all. Budget overruns. Blown timelines. Homeowners who thought they'd be excited about their dream home but find themselves stressed and overwhelmed instead.

You deserve better. 

That’s why I started House Confident: To give you the education, tools and resources to confidently direct your construction project and manage your investment in your home and future.

Here's what you can expect from us:

  • Honest Advice

    Glossy magazines and curated mood boards might look good, but they don’t tell the real story. You can count on us to give you upfront, frank, and clear advice. Always.

  • Clear Processes

    Construction is complex, and it’s hard to figure out where to start or what to do next. We share clear processes for planning, budgeting, hiring, and building — so you stay one step ahead.

  • Bite-sized resources

    The home-build or renovation process can be overwhelming. We do our best to break things down and help you solve the problem you’re facing now, without ever losing track of the big picture.

Digital flatlay mockup of the House Confident Home Building Checklist in magazine format and on an iPhone

Free Home Building Checklist

The homeowner’s step by step guide to planning a new build or renovation project.