Category: Apps

Home Improvement Made Easy With Mobile Apps

Summer has arrived … and with it the perfect time to do some home renovations! Are you looking to add a new sink to your kitchen remodel or bathroom remodel? What about finally painting that spare bedroom, or replacing the carpet with tile? The following applications, available on all mobile platforms, can help you get the job right … the first time!

homespot-logoHomeSpot HQ

This website is one of the more comprehensive tools available out there. It not only includes organizational and calendar sections, but how to maintain and protect your house, as well as planning your next project. One of the bigger frustrations in do-it-yourself home renovations is figuring out what to do next – this app is ideal for those hard-to-complete projects.
Mobile rating: n/a, website only

home-improvement-calcHome Improvement Calcs

This application is entirely focused around calculators. It helps you calculate how much mulch or fertilizer you need for your lawn, what amount of attic insulation is required and much more. This app costs $1.99 for iOs, but the couple of dollars is well worth getting the number of calculators for all matter of projects.

iOs rating: 4+ stars
Android rating: n/a

DIY Tip GeniusFamily Handyman DIY Tip Genius

From the makers of the Family Handyman Magazine, this “genius” provides tips and ideas to getting your next project done right – it highlights what needs to be done for the project to work, and be safe, all while saving money and stress.

iOS rating: 4+ stars
Android rating: 3 stars

home-depotHome Depot

The Home Depot’s app includes a store locator, advertisements and specials. If you’re looking for somewhere to purchase supplies for your next project, this app is ideal, as not only can you search for products you need, but you can also order them on-line.

iOS rating: 2 stars
Android rating: 3-1/2 stars

lowesLowe’s

Like the Home Depot app, the Lowe’s app also includes a product search and store locator. This app also has something called MyLowe’s, which allows you to access your purchase history, home profile and MyLowe’s card wherever you are.

iOS rating: 4+ stars
Android rating: 4 stars

6 Apps to Kick Start your Remodeling Project

home-improvement-app-montageHome renovations can be nerve-wracking. There are so many decisions to make, and it isn’t always easy to picture what the end result will look like.

Fortunately, you now have access to a wide assortment of top-notch apps that will inspire you, help you collect and organize your ideas, and take the stress out of remodeling. Here are 6 of our favorites.

 

pinterest

Pinterest
FREE

You can download Pinterest as an app, or simply use it through the Web at www.pinterest.com. Pinterest helps you explore and plan things you want to do in a fun, visual, way. It is perfectly suited for collecting home renovation ideas.

All you have to do is surf the Web for ideas. When you find one you like, just Pin it to your online board, the way you would to a cork bulletin board.

 

houzz

Houzz
FREE

Branded “the Wikipedia of interior and exterior design” by CNN, Houzz is a huge online database of home design ideas.

Houzz includes over two million high resolution photos for your viewing pleasure. Browse photos by style or room, and save them to one of your idea books, which you can refer to offline.

Join the conversation and turn to the Houzz community for help with your renovation dilemmas.

 

 

DesignMine

DesignMine
FREE

DesignMine lets you browse other people’s design boards and thousands of photos to get inspired. Then, crop and rearrange your photos to create your very own personalized design boards that you can share with friends and family.

 

 

Ready to get started turning your home renovation plans into reality?
Call Keith Green Construction Inc. today.

 

 

diggs

Zillow Digs
FREE

Zillow Digs is a central hub for home improvement and design ideas, which also gives you project cost estimates. The interface is simple, making it easy to get inspired for your next remodel. And the Zillow Digs app is now available on the iPhone.

 

InteriorDesign

Interior Design!
$2.99

A truly beautiful app, Interior Design! features photos of stunning examples of interior design from renowned international photographer, to turbo boost your renovation inspiration. Save any of the photos as wallpaper for around-the-clock inspiration.

 

 

Remodelista

Remodelista
$2.99

Gwyneth Paltrow calls Remodelista magazine “her obsession”, and it’s easy to understand why. The New York Times says, “Remodelista is earning a reputation as a sourcebook for interior design at a time when many shelter magazines, including Domino, House & Garden, and O at Home, have fallen by the wayside.”

Now, Remodelista’s new Home Design app makes it easy to browse daily content from Remodelista, including DIY projects, stunning examples of architecture, and fun segments to help you find the best home decoration products.

 

 

With these apps in your arsenal, you should have an abundance of beautiful and practical ideas at your fingertips. All you’ll need is a reputable construction company you can trust, and you’ll be on your way to a more beautiful home.