Nobody ever means to hire a sloppy contractor, but nearly every homeowner has had to deal with one at some point.
The potential headaches are, of course, all too familiar.
There is shoddy workmanship, inexplicable delays, and the bill that somehow keeps growing. Worse yet, a contractor takes your money, doesn’t finish the job, and then simply disappears.
Complex renovations will likely require the services of a professional. But a number of mobile apps put you in charge of planning and implementing some aspects of your home remodeling project.
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1. MagicPlan
You use MagicPlan by snapping pictures on your camera. The app helps you create a floorplan on your mobile phone.
MagicPlan allows you to collect, organize, and share the data you gathered from your room.
The app offers a 95 percent precision rate and even allows you to add items to the floor plan. You can add doors, windows, or even that extra electrical outlet, for instance.
2. Handy
Every once in a while, even the most experienced DIY experts will encounter tasks they are unable to handle.
Inspired by the ride-sharing app Uber, Handy allows users to book professionals in a matter of seconds
Contractors, electricians, and builders in the US, UK, and Canada have completed millions of bookings through the Handy platform. You can use the app for any home improvement or repair job.
3. Houzz
CNN called this app the Wikipedia of interior design. You can download Houzz for iOS or Android. The app provides millions of high-resolution images of interiors and exteriors.
You can share the photos or annotate them. You can shop, read reviews, and save from featured sales.
You can also use the View My Room in 3D feature to see what products would look like in your room. This app makes decorating a breeze.
4. RoomScan
RoomScan helps you measure a room and create a floorplan. Happily, you will not need a collection of tape measures.
Just hold your phone on each wall, and the app creates a detailed floor plan. Adding doors to the floor plan is simple and easy. RoomScan will save you time and effort.
5. iHandy Carpenter
This app uses the functionalities of iPhones and iPads. The iHandy Carpenter converts sensors, turning them into a set of tools.
You can use the surface level and bubble level to check flat surfaces. The plumb bob assesses vertical walls.
The app also has a protractor and on-screen rulers to help you measure both in inches and in centimeters.
6. BrightNest
This app helps you renovate and manage your home. There are many reasons why BrightNest should be in your virtual tool belt.
Not only does the app provide thousands of DIY articles, it also includes information about your home. The app sends you personalized tips for home improvement, making it a valuable tool for your remodeling projects.
7. TapPainter
TapPainter helps you select the right paint color for your room and home. You just snap pictures of a room, and then tap on the wall you wish to repaint.
TapPainter creates a digital image of the wall. This app considers light distribution, and accounts for shadows and wall edges.
The app makes one of the most difficult home improvement issues easy and convenient.
8. HomeZada
With this app, you can plan home improvement projects from start to finish. HomeZada allows you to establish a budget and timelines for your project.
The app also tracks the tasks you need to complete. You get a feature that allows you to build a wish list of items that you want to purchase.
This app also creates an inventory of your home’s features. You can use the inventory for planning your home improvement and remodelling projects.
9. ColorSnap
ColorSnap allows you to see how paint colors will look on your walls before committing to one. The app features an integrated system of colors and tools that deliver an enjoyable color-selection experience.
The app will also suggest suitable color combinations, providing you a color palette chosen by professionals.
10. Snapguide
Snapguide uses crowd-sourcing to help you complete those little home remodeling tasks. The app features a collection of how-to projects.
Once you select a project, Snapguide offers you complete instructions and pictures to help guide you through your home redesign project.
A Valuable Addition to Your Toolbox
By downloading any of these apps, you add your phone to your home remodeling toolkit. The apps are all either free or very cheap. Their utility is priceless.
Remember, too, that your phone allows you to find major hardware store chains in your area. You can check their products and current stock without leaving your home.
Using your phone is a good way to cut on costs during your construction. Whether your project is big or small, you can always find apps that will help from planning to actual execution.
