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Decks & Structures16
Deck Planner
Deck boards, framing lengths, footings and fixings from your chosen layout.
Pergola Planner
Plan posts, beam plies, rafters, shade slats and footing materials.
Carport Planner
Calculate a rectangular carport frame, roof covering and foundations.
Garage Planner
Estimate framed walls, roof, slab and hardware from a rectangular footprint.
Shed Planner
Estimate framed walls, roof, slab and hardware from a rectangular footprint.
Pole Barn Planner
Estimate post-frame walls, roof, slab and hardware from a rectangular footprint.
Garage Door Planner
Budget replacement door sections, track, seals and manufacturer-matched hardware.
Gazebo Planner
Polygon footprint, roof surface, perimeter beams and post quantities.
Gutter Planner
Gutter stock, downspouts, hangers, outlets and end caps.
Metal Roof Planner
Count panels by effective cover width, with trim and fasteners.
Roofing Planner
Roof pitch, shingle bundles, underlayment and perimeter trim.
Roof Heat Cable Planner
Cable allowance for an eave pattern, gutters and downspouts.
Siding Planner
Net siding coverage, house wrap, trim and fasteners.
Soffit & Fascia Planner
Soffit panels, fascia stock, edge channels and vent area.
Solar Panel Planner
Roof fit, nameplate DC capacity and mounting material allowances.
Stairs Planner
Calculate an equal-riser layout, tread run and stringer stock.
Fencing & Privacy3
Garden & Yard14
Artificial Turf Planner
Roll-width-aware turf cuts, infill, base and seam materials.
Chicken Coop Planner
Flock-based floor and run allowances, mesh, roof and nest boxes.
Drip Irrigation Planner
Emitter demand, supply-based zones, tubing and control hardware.
Driveway Culvert Planner
Pipe sections, bedding, excavation and end protection quantities.
French Drain Planner
Trench stone less pipe displacement, drain pipe, fabric and outlets.
Grass Seed Planner
Seed weight and packages from your chosen label application rate.
Mulch Project Planner
Compare bulk mulch volume with bagged purchasing quantities.
Pond Liner Planner
Liner fold-down dimensions, water volume and turnover flow.
Rainwater Harvesting Planner
Rain-event yield, first-flush allowance and storage overflow.
Raised Garden Bed Planner
Soil fill, side boards and corner supports for multiple beds.
Septic System Planner
Budget a design-approved tank and absorption field with aggregate and pipe.
Sewer Line Replacement Planner
Gravity route fall, excavation, pipe sections, bedding and cleanouts.
Sod Planner
Whole pallets and individual sod pieces from measured lawn area.
Sprinkler System Planner
Grid head layout, flow-based zoning, valves, piping and control wire.
Concrete & Masonry19
Block Wall Planner
Block courses, mortar, specified reinforcing and strip footing volume.
Brick Veneer Planner
Brick, mortar, wall ties and flashing for a measured veneer face.
Concrete Driveway Planner
Concrete volume, delivery or bag quantities, base, forms and specified reinforcement.
Concrete Patio Planner
Concrete volume, delivery or bag quantities, base, forms and specified reinforcement.
Concrete Slab Planner
Concrete volume, delivery or bag quantities, base, forms and specified reinforcement.
Concrete Resurfacing Planner
Resurfacer yield at the selected thickness, primer and crack repair.
Concrete Steps Planner
Solid stair pour volume, equal risers, treads and form area.
Driveway Sealcoating Planner
Sealer pails, coats, crack filler and primer quantities.
Egress Window Planner
Clear opening checks and a budget for a basement window assembly.
Epoxy Garage Floor Planner
Coating kits, topcoat, flakes and surface preparation allowances.
Fire Pit Planner
Circular wall courses, block count, base gravel and liner.
Gravel Driveway Planner
Separate compacted base and surface layers with density-based ordering.
Paver Patio Planner
Pavers, compacted base, bedding sand, joint sand and perimeter restraint.
Radon Mitigation Planner
Budget specified suction points, riser pipe and a selected mitigation fan.
Retaining Wall Planner
Segmental wall courses, caps, drainage stone and base quantities.
Stone Veneer Planner
Flat veneer, corner units, lath and mortar quantities.
Stucco Planner
Scratch, brown and finish coats using separate product coverage rates.
Sump Pump Planner
Required hydraulic power and the basin, discharge and valve package.
Tuckpointing Planner
Joint volume, mortar bags and grinding consumables.
Interior & Finishing39
Cabinet Planner
Carcass sheet allowance, shelves, doors, hinges and drawer slides.
Carpet Planner
Broadloom roll cuts, seam length, pad and tack strip.
Closet Shelving Planner
Shelf stock, brackets, closet rods and support hardware.
Concrete Countertop Planner
Countertop mix volume, form sheets, reinforcement and sealer.
Countertop Planner
Counter area, exposed edging, backsplash and seam allowance.
Crawlspace Encapsulation Planner
Floor and wall liner, seam tape, termination bar and equipment allowance.
Crown Molding Planner
Stock lengths, corner allowance, fasteners and finishing materials.
Drop Ceiling Planner
Ceiling tiles, suspension grid, wall angle and hanger wire.
Drywall Planner
Room wall and optional ceiling sheets, joint compound, tape and screws.
Flooring Planner
Whole boxes, underlay, base trim and transitions for a floor.
Hardwood Refinishing Planner
Finish coats, sanding belts and edge discs from area and coverage.
Insulation Planner
Packages from area and product coverage at the intended R-value.
Paint Planner
Wall paint and primer by coats, openings and label spread rate.
Shiplap Planner
Horizontal board courses, stock lengths, furring and nails.
Shower Tile Planner
Three shower walls, floor tile, waterproofing, mortar and drain.
Skylight Planner
Window units, perimeter flashing, curbs and shaft lining.
Soundproofing Planner
Board layers, isolation channels, clips and acoustic sealant.
Subfloor Planner
Sheet counts, joist adhesive and fastener allowances.
Tile Planner
Tile count, adhesive, grout and optional backer board.
Wainscoting Planner
Equal panel openings, stiles, rails and panel sheets.
Wall Framing Planner
Stud layout, plates, opening framing and sheathing allowance.
Wallpaper Planner
Full-height strips with pattern repeat and rolls rounded per wall.
Window Replacement Planner
Window units, flashing tape, insulation foam and trim.
Bathroom Fan Planner
Airflow by chosen air-change rate, duct route and vent accessories.
Ductwork Planner
Equivalent round duct diameter from airflow and target velocity, plus takeoff.
DWV Rough-In Planner
Fixture-unit tally and measured drain / vent material quantities.
EV Charger Planner
Charging power, continuous-load allowance and conductor / conduit quantities.
Residential Fire Sprinkler Planner
Material budget from an approved head layout and pipe routes.
Hydronic Baseboard Planner
Element footage from room heat loss and rated output at water temperature.
Mini Split Planner
Zone equipment and line-set budget using your room heat-load calculation.
Electrical Panel Upgrade Planner
Panel spaces, circuit quantities and service-material budgeting.
PEX Repipe Planner
Home-run branches, manifold ports, tubing and fixture connections.
Radiant Floor Heat Planner
Tubing from spacing, loop limits, manifold ports and insulation.
Sauna Planner
Room volume, lining boards, bench material and heater planning allowance.
Standby Generator Planner
Running load, largest starting surge and selected equipment budget.
Water Heater Planner
Tankless thermal input or storage first-hour demand, with installation materials.
Water Softener Planner
Daily hardness load, regeneration-cycle capacity and plumbing supplies.
Well Pump Planner
Total dynamic head and idealized shaft-power estimate with installation takeoff.
Wood Stove Chimney Planner
Chimney section counts and height geometry around nearby roof surfaces.
Stone & Aggregate9
Gravel Calculator
Work out cubic yards, tons and cost of gravel for a driveway, patio or garden bed.
Pea Gravel Calculator
Small smooth stones — patios, paths, play areas
Crushed Stone Calculator
Angular, locks together — driveways & bases
#57 Gravel Calculator
3/4" crushed — drainage, driveways, drains
River Rock Calculator
Rounded decorative stone — beds & borders
Crushed Limestone Calculator
Angular + fines — packs hard, driveways & base
Road Base Calculator
Crushed + fines — packs hard under driveways
Decomposed Granite Calculator
Granite fines — packs into a firm path
Sand Calculator
Paver bedding, fill
Soil & Mulch4
Projects10
Gravel Driveway Calculator
Work out tons, cubic yards and cost of gravel for a driveway.
French Drain Gravel Calculator
Work out how much #57 drainage gravel a French drain trench needs.
Paver Base Calculator
Work out the compacted gravel base a paver patio or walkway needs.
Walkway Gravel Calculator
Work out gravel for a path or walkway in cubic yards, tons and cost.
RV Pad Gravel Calculator
Work out gravel for an RV or camper pad in tons, cubic yards and cost.
Shed Base Gravel Calculator
Work out gravel for a shed foundation pad in cubic yards, tons and cost.
Raised Bed Soil Calculator
Work out soil for a raised garden bed in cubic yards, cubic feet and bags.
Pool Base Sand Calculator
Work out the sand base under an above-ground pool, by pool size.
Lawn Leveling Sand Calculator
Work out topdressing sand or soil mix to level a bumpy lawn.
Arena Sand Calculator
Work out sand footing for a riding arena in cubic yards and tons.