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Two quick estimators for weekend projects, plus a seasonal checklist to keep the house ticking over. Everything runs in your browser.

Paint estimator Lumber cut list

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Paint coverage estimator

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Assumes about 1.9 m² (20 ft²) per door and 1.5 m² (16 ft²) per window. Most interior latex covers about 9–11 m²/L (350–400 ft² per US gallon). Always check the label.

Roller kits on Amazon.ca Painter’s tape

Lumber cut-list estimator

Enter the pieces you need. We pack them onto stock boards (largest first) and allow for the saw blade.

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Speed squares Circular saws

Seasonal home checklist (printable)

A spring-summer-fall-winter maintenance checklist for Prairie and BC homes: furnace filters, gutters, hoses, smoke alarms and more.

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