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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.
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Tiny Home Electrical Load Calculator
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
Shipping Container Insulation Planner
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.
DIY Container Home Cost Calculator
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!
Container Home Layout Planner
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!
Container Home Project Schedule
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.
Plumbing Fixtures Calculator
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.
Wood Load-Bearing Wall Calculator
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.
Free Wind Load 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.
Manufactured Home Foundation Calculator
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.
HUD Certification Readiness Quiz
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!
Florida Container Home Preliminary Energy Check (FBC 2023)
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.
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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!
