About Us
Where dreams become plans, and plans become homes
Where It All Started
Hom wasn't created in a tech lab, think tank, or boardroom. It came to life somewhere between demoing the very first bathroom and managing a renovation with two school-aged children at the height of the pandemic — in a city completely new to us: Los Angeles.
We were newlyweds when we bought our first house — a 1923 fixer-upper — with a tight budget and a lot of ambition. We borrowed, rented, and slowly bought the tools we needed. We learned from browser tabs and YouTube tutorials. And every weekend, my dad showed up — with his toolbox, his quiet patience, and the belief that we could figure it out if we were willing to try.
Learning as We Went
My dad wasn't a contractor. He was a resourceful immigrant who didn't have the money, language, or connections to outsource anything. He made what he needed with his own hands. He taught us that doing something yourself doesn't just get the job done — it teaches you how to keep going when things get hard.
He's no longer here, but so much of what he passed on lives in this platform. Hom is part of the legacy he left us: the belief that you can make something meaningful — with care, with curiosity, and with the wisdom you earn by doing.
After that first house, we kept going.
What We Learned
Over the years, Cuong and I have renovated seven homes. Some we tackled ourselves. Some we managed while raising our kids. We've swung sledgehammers, laid tile, hired trades, lived through delays, and made just about every mistake you can imagine. Each project taught us something new — about the work, about each other, and about how much energy it takes to keep a vision moving forward.
And somewhere along the way, we started asking better questions.
The Questions That Sparked Hom
Why is this process so unclear?
Why is getting a quote harder than getting a mortgage?
Where's the tool that helps Dreamers and Doers meet in the middle — with clarity, structure, and trust?
What We Built
Cuong is a software engineer. I'm a teacher and a writer. Hom is the platform we needed — the one we wished we'd had, back when we were making it up as we went.
Hom is for Dreamers
Homeowners with ideas and intentions who want to feel informed and supported as they bring a project to life.
Hom is for Doers
Professionals who turn those ideas into reality with skill, creativity, and care — whose craft and business deserve support.
What We Believe
Hom is rooted in real-life experience and the belief that home is the most important place in the world. While AI helps power the platform, the heart of Hom is — and always will be — people.
Thanks for being part of what we're building — and what comes next.
Cathy James & Cuong James
Co-founders, Hom
Dreamers welcome. Doers on deck.