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DIY Tools: Your Go-To Resource for Home Projects

Welcome to the DIY Tools page! Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast, a homeowner planning a renovation, or just looking for handy resources, this is your hub for practical tools and support. We’ve created a menu to help you quickly find calculators, guides, and more—everything you need to make your next project a breeze.


Explore the DIY Tools We’re Building for you!

  • Estimate the electrical demand for your tiny home with this intuitive tool. Input your appliances and usage patterns to calculate total load, ensuring your system is safe and efficient for off-grid or grid-tied setups. Perfect for planning solar, battery, or generator needs

  • Optimize insulation for your container home based on your climate zone. Select your state and climate zone, then choose insulation types and thicknesses for floors, walls, and ceilings. Get R-value recommendations and visual feedback to ensure energy efficiency and comfort.

  • Planning a DIY container home? Our FREE cost calculator helps you estimate expenses for projects using 20ft & 40ft containers. Input your design & get a budget range!

  • DIY Container Layout Tool: Easily brainstorm container home layouts. Drag, drop, and rotate containers to visualize arrangements and automatically calculate the footprint square footage – perfect for initial planning!

  • Plan your container home build with a detailed timeline. This tool helps you set a start date and outlines key phases—like permitting, material sourcing, and construction—complete with estimated durations. Download a PDF schedule to keep your project on track.

  • Planning a plumbing project or trying to figure out the right water heater for your home? Our Plumbing Fixtures Calculator takes the guesswork out of estimating your household’s water flow rate (in gallons per minute, or GPM). Whether you’re deciding between a tank or tankless water heater or just want to make sure your system meets modern standards, this tool gives you a fast, reliable estimate based on the latest ICC plumbing code.

  • Design load-bearing walls for your home using IRC 2021 standards. Input wall height, supported load, stud spacing, and wood type to determine the required stud size and check compliance. Ensure your walls are structurally sound with this easy-to-use calculator.

  • Determine the wind forces acting on your home using ASCE 7-22 standards. Enter your location, building dimensions, and exposure details to get accurate wind pressure calculations for doors, windows, and walls, helping you design a structure that withstands local wind conditions.

  • Planning a manufactured home project? Our Manufactured Home Foundation Calculator helps you estimate the foundation sizes and designs needed to meet HUD Permanent Foundation Guide standards (HUD 7584). Whether you’re a homeowner, contractor, or developer, this tool offers a quick and easy way to get started.

  • If you’re considering refinancing, selling, or securing FHA or VA financing for your manufactured home, you’ll likely need to confirm your home’s foundation meets HUD Permanent Foundation Standards. This quiz will help you get started!

  • Plan your Florida container home’s energy efficiency with our preliminary check tool based on the 2023 FBC. Input insulation, window, air tightness, and HVAC specs for Zones 1A/2A to compare against code minimums and get an instant Oasis Green Score™. Use this for initial guidance before consulting professionals.

  • This kit helps you get your unpermitted concrete slab (for a pergola, patio, or accessory structure) certified by an engineer for permit approval by verifying its thickness and the presence of rebar.

  • Don’t risk rework, permit delays, or costly inspections — fast-track your project with Oasis Engineering’s trusted DIY Compliance Kit.

  • Cutting steel weakens your container. Use this free tool to calculate the required HSS header and jamb sizes to reinforce window and door openings so your roof doesn’t sag.


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Explore our DIY Tools now and turn your ideas into action. From calculators to templates, we’ve got the resources to make your project a success!