No matter what kind of DIY, construction, or home improvement project you have in mind, there’s an app for it.
You know that feeling when you’re sitting in your living room, looking at furniture you’ve seen a million times, and suddenly inspiration strikes.
What if you created a heart-shaped frame and put a selection of your wedding photos in it? Wouldn’t that look great over your couch?
Or better yet, how about buying a bookcase that you can hang on the wall and then get rid of that old bookcase whose wood has faded from use? Not only will that mean getting rid of old furniture, but it’ll also free up space in your living room. Wouldn’t that be great?
What if you could put a corner chair in the place of the bookcase? But how big is your room, and how much can you expand it with your comfy chair?
STOP!
You have tons of great ideas, but you need to put them into action. Doing everything at once is not the answer. Have you made a list of your ideas and analyzed them one by one? Now you can.
Once you have your to-do list in order, it’s time to start tackling your projects and charting them out one by one. Of course, it can be overwhelming, as there’s a lot expected of you and not much guidance.
STOP AGAIN!
There are plenty of guides out there for any DIYer looking to complete a home improvement project (or projects). Whether you know exactly what you want to do and just need the tools to do it, or you’re looking for inspiration to improve your home, there are plenty of apps that can help. Some of these apps will surprise you with how practical and useful they can be.
The question is, which DIY/home improvement project are you ready to tackle first?
Redesigning a Room
Room renovations can take place on a variety of levels. For example, one type of renovation might be buying new furniture, like a sofa or a bookcase, and getting rid of the old ones. While this is certainly an important step (especially if you’ve been debating furniture for years), it’s not the same as removing all your furniture, tearing down walls, painting, or rearranging your space.
The good news is that whether you’re looking for just one piece of furniture or a bunch of them, the apps you’ll use will be the same. Houzz Interior Design Ideas is a great app for inspiration. It features millions of photos of home interiors, and you can browse through them until you’re in tears.
If you already have some furniture pieces in mind and just need some help making a decision, you can use the Homestyler app, which lets you upload a picture of your room and see how different pieces of furniture and decor will look. This app is amazing; it can give you a more accurate idea of how your room will look than a graphic designer.
If you want to rearrange your space or enlarge a small space, you can use additional apps like MagicPlan or RoomScan Pro, which turn your phone into a measuring tool and allow you to take precise measurements of your space (room, house, yard, etc.).
Painting
Forget about moving furniture and things. Walls are coming down, and now it’s your own job.
If you’re not sure what color you want, apps like The Home Depot, ColorSnap Visualizer, and Homestyler can help you find the perfect color for your walls. If you have an idea of what you want but don’t know how to find it in real life, the latter two apps can match your dream color to an actual paint color and then create the look for your room or home. Technology never ceases to amaze.
DIY Construction Projects, Big and Small
Maybe you’re more of a builder than a decorator and want to build a new bed, mailbox, deck, or chair. Whether you’re an experienced builder or a beginner, you can choose an app that will make your project much easier, more affordable, and more fun.
iHandy Carpenter and Handyman Calculator are apps that you can use once you know what you want to do and how.
iHandy Carpenter includes real tools like a ruler, level, spirit level, steel protractor, and steel ruler. The Handyman Calculator is used by both professionals and amateurs. It includes a stopwatch, to-do list, and over 30 different types of calculators that can help you with your DIY project.
If you want to build something but don’t know where to start, you can turn to WikiHow, which is probably the most popular guide in the world. Here you’ll find detailed steps for building x, y, and z. You can also find out how to make delicious lemonade to refresh yourself at work. The site includes tutorials for just about everything.
If you prefer a more aesthetically pleasing site, Snapguide is a similar app that includes guides on everything from cooking to home improvement, gardening, crafts, and more.
Goal-Oriented or Just For Fun?
There are three main reasons why people try DIY, construction, and home improvement projects.
- They need or want new furniture or a new look for their home.
- DIY is usually cheaper than hiring a professional or buying something off the shelf.
- For Fun
With so many highly rated DIY and home improvement apps, you’re sure to find one that fits your goals.
For those who try to do DIY projects to get results or save money, there are apps that can do just that. For those who try these projects for fun, there are apps that can provide endless hours of fun, ideas, and methods to get them done.
Once you’ve prioritized your DIY projects and figured out why you’re doing them, the only question is: which app best suits your purpose.
