Screenshots: Five apps for the serious do-it-yourself’er

Introduction

If you’re a do-it-yourself’er, you\r\nknow that inspiration can come from just about anywhere. And when that\r\ninspiration hits, you want to be ready to plan, work, and finish your ideas.\r\nFortunately, your Android device can give you a hand in your ventures. But what\r\napps should you consider? Some are dedicated specifically to DIY projects, but\r\nmost are little more than image galleries with zero how-to instructions. Most\r\nDIYers want more than pretty pictures. For that, you turn to apps ready to\r\ninstruct you or help you solve common DIY problems.

Let’s dig into the Google Play Store and see what we can find to help\r\nmake your DIY projects easy from start to finish.

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WikiHow

Of course, you could always opt for\r\nthe WikiHow website, but that page isn’t exactly optimized for mobile devices.\r\nThe WikiHow app offers a great interface that makes it easy to search, browse,\r\ncontribute, and bookmark. Once you find a howto you need, click on it for\r\neasy-to-read instructions.

Unit Converter

The free version of the app does\r\ncontain ads. You can purchase the Pro version for $2.99 USD to remove them.\r\nUnit Converter has a great interface that makes conversion incredibly quick and\r\nsimple.

The Home Depot

The Home Depot app offers a well-designed\r\ninterface that allows you to quickly search for items. It also offers a store\r\nlayout so you can navigate to what you need—and you can even zoom in to see\r\nmore detailed layouts. Search for an item, check to see whether it’s in stock,\r\nand add it to your list or to your cart. The app is free and doesn’t contain\r\nany ads. It is, after all, an ad in and of itself.

Smart Tools

The app isn’t free (it’ll set you\r\nback a whopping $2.99 USD), but is well worth the price of admission. Note that\r\nalthough the length measurement tool is quite simple to use, measuring distance\r\ndoes take some time to understand (it’s based on AR tech and trigonometric\r\nfunctions).

Handyman Calculator

The app is free, but you can\r\npurchase the Pro key ($4.99 USD) to get rid of the ads.\r\nNote: The ads do tend to get in the way of this wonderful app. Give it a try\r\nand if you like it, definitely spend the coin to jettison the ads.