Screenshots: Five apps for the serious do-it-yourself’er
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Introduction
Introduction
If you’re a do-it-yourself’er, yournknow that inspiration can come from just about anywhere. And when thatrninspiration hits, you want to be ready to plan, work, and finish your ideas.rnFortunately, your Android device can give you a hand in your ventures. But whatrnapps should you consider? Some are dedicated specifically to DIY projects, butrnmost are little more than image galleries with zero how-to instructions. MostrnDIYers want more than pretty pictures. For that, you turn to apps ready torninstruct you or help you solve common DIY problems.
Let’s dig into the Google Play Store and see what we can find to helprnmake your DIY projects easy from start to finish.
Note: This gallery is also available as an article.
WikiHow
WikiHow
Of course, you could always opt forrnthe WikiHow website, but that page isn’t exactly optimized for mobile devices.rnThe WikiHow app offers a great interface that makes it easy to search, browse,rncontribute, and bookmark. Once you find a howto you need, click on it forrneasy-to-read instructions.
Unit Converter
Unit Converter
The free version of the app doesrncontain ads. You can purchase the Pro version for $2.99 USD to remove them.rnUnit Converter has a great interface that makes conversion incredibly quick andrnsimple.
The Home Depot
The Home Depot
The Home Depot app offers a well-designedrninterface that allows you to quickly search for items. It also offers a storernlayout so you can navigate to what you need—and you can even zoom in to seernmore detailed layouts. Search for an item, check to see whether it’s in stock,rnand add it to your list or to your cart. The app is free and doesn’t containrnany ads. It is, after all, an ad in and of itself.
Smart Tools
Smart Tools
The app isn’t free (it’ll set yournback a whopping $2.99 USD), but is well worth the price of admission. Note thatrnalthough the length measurement tool is quite simple to use, measuring distancerndoes take some time to understand (it’s based on AR tech and trigonometricrnfunctions).
Handyman Calculator
Handyman Calculator
The app is free, but you canrnpurchase the Pro key ($4.99 USD) to get rid of the ads.rnNote: The ads do tend to get in the way of this wonderful app. Give it a tryrnand if you like it, definitely spend the coin to jettison the ads.
