Free home project planning tools
Plan the Project.Check the Math.
Estimate materials and costs, see what you can DIY, and know when to call a pro.
- Free to use
- No sign-up
- Editable estimates
Start with Your Project
Choose a project to see the calculator, DIY fit, planning steps, and related guides.
1Kitchen Remodel
Hybrid project
Plan layout, DIY range, and a cost envelope before you open walls.
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2Bathroom Remodel
Hybrid project
Plan wet-area work, ventilation, and a cost range before demolition.
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3Finished Basement
Hybrid project
Plan moisture, egress, and a finish budget before you frame.
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Popular Calculators
Quickly estimate materials, costs, and more for your next project.
Know What to DIY
Get a realistic sense of what you can do yourself and when to call a pro.
- DIY-friendly
- DIY with conditions
- Hybrid project
- Professional recommended
Browse calculators by category
20 calculators across 10 trades.
Roofing
Measure the roof, then estimate materials and cost.
4 calculators
Landscaping
Convert beds and lawns into yards, bags, and pallets.
4 calculators
Remodeling
Frame a budget range before you tear out a room.
3 calculators
Painting
Turn wall area into gallons, not guesswork.
1 calculator
Flooring
Order enough flooring—including the waste you will actually cut.
1 calculator
Concrete & Driveways
Get cubic yards right before the truck is on the way.
2 calculators
Fencing & Decks
Count posts and deck boards before you buy a pack of lumber.
2 calculators
HVAC
A budget and size envelope—not a load calculation.
1 calculator
Solar & Energy
Run the savings math with numbers you actually know.
1 calculator
Home Maintenance
Estimate insulation quantity from area and R-value, not folklore.
1 calculator
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