Renovation Calculators & Cost Guides
Guides that turn a home project into numbers: how much material to buy, what it will cost per square or linear foot, and which upgrades return their cost at resale. Each guide explains the formula, walks through a worked example, and links to a free Archmaster calculator that does the math for you.
Asphalt Shingle Calculator: How Many Bundles You Need (2026)
Learn how roofing squares and bundles work, then use the pitch multiplier to calculate how many asphalt shingle bundles your roof needs in 2026.
August 17, 2026 · 8 min read
How to Calculate Grout Coverage for Any Tile Size (2026)
Grout coverage depends on tile size and joint width, not square footage. Use the TCNA formula with Mapei and Laticrete overage guidance to order right.
August 17, 2026 · 7 min read
Free Blueprint Creator: Draw a 2D Floor Plan Online in 2026
RoomSketcher, Floorplanner, SketchUp Free, and Sweet Home 3D compared for drawing a free 2D blueprint online, plus how to generate one from a photo instead.
August 17, 2026 · 8 min read
Carpet Calculator: How Much Carpet Do You Need? (2026)
Learn to calculate carpet by roll width, not square footage, with waste allowance rules and a free flooring calculator to avoid overbuying or seams.
August 17, 2026 · 8 min read
Baseboard Installation Cost Per Linear Foot (2026)
Baseboard installation costs $4.50-$12 per linear foot in 2026, per Angi and HomeGuide. See the material cost breakdown and how to calculate yours.
August 17, 2026 · 8 min read
Kitchen Renovation ROI: What Adds Resale Value in 2026
A minor kitchen remodel recovers 96% of its cost at resale; a major one, only 50%. See which upgrades actually pay off in 2026.
June 2, 2026 · 8 min read
Kitchen Renovation Cost in 2026: Full Price Breakdown
A typical kitchen renovation costs $26,942 in 2026, ranging $14,600–$41,500. See the real cost breakdown by cabinets, countertops, labor, and layout changes.
June 2, 2026 · 8 min read
How to Turn a Photo into a Floor Plan, Step by Step
The step-by-step process for turning a room photo into a usable floor plan, which tools do it in 2026, and the limits to know before you rely on one.
May 20, 2026 · 8 min read
How to Calculate Your Renovation Cost Before You Start
The majority of home renovation projects exceed their initial budget — usually from incomplete scope, missing soft costs, and thin contingency.
May 4, 2026 · 11 min read