Britain is a nation of DIY lovers. A lot of us like to get “stuck in” and have a go at doing various jobs around the home, and enjoying the satisfaction of a job well done afterwards (not to mention saving some cash in these austere times that we live in these days).
If you have an arsenal of tools for DIY at your disposal and a wealth of knowledge on the subject then these will certainly stand you in good stead for your DIY projects, but what if you are only a novice DIYer but are keen to get involved with household project tasks?
Well if you own an iOS device such as an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, then we have got 6 handy apps just for you!
1. iHandy Carpenter
The iHandy Carpenter app is without a doubt the number one app you should have for use with any DIY project!
To be honest, it’s really more like five apps in one – a plumb bob, a surface level, a spirit or bubble level, a steel protractor, and a steel ruler. You can even use the plumb bob, surface level and spirit/bubble level bar as an inclinometer and clinometer by reading the angles on the screen – how awesome is that!
Download the iHandy Carpenter app for iOS (£1.49).
2. Photo Measures
Gone are the days of making notes on scrap pieces of paper about rooms you are renovating or decorating! With the Photo Measures app, you can take photos of the areas you are working on and annotate them with notes.
The app even lets you zoom in on the photos for more details and for greater accuracy when annotating.
Download the Photo Measures app for iOS (£3.99).
3. DIY Calculator
One question you will always come across for most DIY jobs around the home is how much of a certain type of material you need to complete the job. Under-estimate and you will have to make another trip to your local DIY store for more materials; over-estimate, and you will have stocks of materials you can’t really do anything with.
The DIY Calculator app aims to stop these problems by giving you an easy to use, intuitive app which helps you calculate the amount of paint, wallpaper, flooring or tiles you will need to finish your project.
Download the DIY Calculator app for iOS (£0.69).
4. Screwfix Toolbox
If you buy a lot of materials from Screwfix Direct, then this very useful is just for you!
It helps you to calculate what amount of materials you need for all common indoor and outdoor jobs, and it even has a heating calculator which can tell you the BTU per hour or wattage needed to heat a room. The app also features a link to the mobile version of their website so that you can browse the latest products and prices online.
Download the free Screwfix Toolbox app for iOS.
5. Paint Tester Pro
So you have decided to repaint one or more rooms in your home, but will the colours you have chosen really be suitable for them?
Instead of making a potentially costly mistake, paint your rooms virtually with the Paint Tester Pro app. Simply take photos of your rooms, and use the Paint Bucket tool to apply colours to walls and ceilings!
Download the Paint Tester Pro app for iOS (£1.49).
6. I.D. Wood
Are you thinking of putting some new wood flooring down in your home? Or perhaps you want to repair a section of wood flooring but can’t remember (or just don’t know) what sort of wood is used?
If you find yourself in this predicament, then you should get the I.D. Wood app! This app turns your iOS device into a virtual pocket guidebook for identifying over 200 different types of wood from all around the world!
Download the I.D. Wood app for iOS (£2.99).
This post was written by Amie Scott, mobile phone blogger, on hehalf of mobilephones.org.uk
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