01 Find your next step
Project planner
Answer seven practical questions about the job. Get a clear list of what to investigate, what to ask a professional, and what to read next.
About 2 minutes · Personalized next steps
Build a project planThe project workbench
A little planning.
A much clearer project.
Understand the conditions, measure the work, compare the same scope, and keep the records together. Five practical tools for homeowners and the people they hire.
02 Get your measurements straight
Board-foot calculator
Add multiple surface groups, total raw material volume, and compare one optional allowance while every assumption remains visible.
Multi-surface takeoff · Printable worksheet
Calculate board feet03 Compare the same work
Bid scope comparison
Compare Bid A, B, and C across 16 scope decisions using included, excluded, unclear, and not-applicable states.
Three bids · Print or download
Compare contractor bids04 Keep the project together
Project Binder
Combine your saved project path, takeoff, bid table, document requests, installation observations, and closeout records.
Private on this device · Free export
Open Project Binder05 Put a budget to your scope
Project cost calculator
Use your net area, planned thickness and quoted rate to budget a home, garage or shed project. Keep materials, installed quotes and additional costs distinct.
Your quote · Clear units · Private calculation
Build a project budgetNo account. No sales gate. Start with the tool that matches your question. Your project inputs stay in your browser.
Not sure where to begin?
Start with the building.
Knowing where air, water, and heat need to be controlled is the foundation of a useful insulation plan.