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5 Renovation Apps for Your Next Home Improvement Project

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One of the best things about our ever-evolving technology is the assistance and resources they provide to our projects, including the do-it-yourself home renovation projects. While some people are naturals at DIY home renovations, some need a little bit of help. The good news is, help is just a few clicks away.


Here are five of the best apps available in the market that are perfect for your home renovation project. 

1.  iHandy Carpenter

This app is a virtual handheld carpenter kit with various tools. These include a plumb bob, used in checking and testing the vertical alignment of lines and walls. There is also the surface level and bubble level for flat surfaces. 

It also has a protractor to measure angle degrees from 0 to 180. And then there is a steel ruler for both inches and centimeters, and can even make measurements that are longer than your Phone or iPad. This app is available to download on the App Store.


2.  magicplan

This app is one of the leading floor plan apps in the market today. The best way to clear the idea of the layout of the house is to see its floor plan, and you can do that simply by using magicplan. 

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The app itself could scan a room in 30 seconds. Just aim the app on the walls, the corners of the floors and the ceilings, and the doors. Depending on how big the house is and how many stories it has, you will get the layout in seconds. 

You can also have it rendered into a three-dimensional image. This app is available to download on the App Store and Google Play.


3.  HomeZada

HomeZada is a home inventory app for easy management of all financial aspects related to your home, and it offers home improvement solutions as well. HomeZada can help you plan your home improvement project by setting up a budget and timeline and keeping tabs on all tasks involved in your project. This app will help you track costs, receipts, and invoices, so you stay on top of your set budget. The HomeZada app is available for iOS and Android devices.

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4.  TapPainter

TapPainter can be a valuable app if you are still deciding what new color you would like to have for your home. To give you an idea of what a given color would look like as the final product, you can use it.

You simply need to choose a section in your house then take a photo of it using this app. Then you can pick a color from their wide selection of hues. Then, color the wall on the app and see if you have selected the right one.

If not, you can start all over. This app also takes into account the actual color on the wall to make the visualization as accurate as possible. You may download the app on the App Store.


5.  Handy

Finally, when things get too overwhelming, or the schedule won't let you have enough time to do your remodeling, you can always contact a professional in your area. 

The Handy app lets you connect with professionals offering various services such as carpentry, handy services, house painting, furniture assembly, even home cleaning, and TV mounting. 

If you ever need a plumber, an electrician, or furniture movers, this is also the app for you. This app is for both iOS and Android devices.

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