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Home & DIY hub
Two quick estimators for weekend projects, plus a seasonal checklist to keep the house ticking over. Everything runs in your browser.
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Paint coverage estimator
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.
Lumber cut-list estimator
Enter the pieces you need. We pack them onto stock boards (largest first) and allow for the saw blade.
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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