8 useful services that will help you save money on repairs

Repairs have always been associated with large financial investments, but today the issue of saving money is especially acute. Building materials are becoming more expensive, and people worry that they won't be able to buy everything they need on time — there is a shortage on the market. Fortunately, there are reliable ways to save your nerves and money. We've collected eight useful services that will help you avoid budget blowouts during repairs.

Online planner RemPlanner

No renovation can begin without a project with drawings. It's not necessary to hire a specialist: you can make the drawings yourself in the online planner Remplanner. Important: saving money won't affect quality. The website Remplanner makes it easy to create working drawings for all renovation tasks — they can be sent directly to workers. Build walls and partitions in the layout, plan electrical work (sockets, switches, lighting, air conditioners, underfloor heating), arrange furniture and plumbing fixtures, calculate the budget and scope of work. 3D visualization and interior style selection will help you imagine what your home will look like.

The project information is presented on 16 sheets — it can be output in PDF format, and all documentation can be conveniently printed.

The cost estimation feature allows you to get a detailed list of the necessary materials for repairs with market price calculations based on your drawings.

Simple interface and hints make Remplanner as comfortable as possible to use.

Construction calculator CalcBook

One of the most common problems during renovations is miscalculations. Because of them, there may be a shortage or excess of finishing materials. Construction calculators do accurate calculations for you: for example, the CalcBook app provides 16 calculators for renovations and construction (tiles, wallpapers, linoleum, poured floors, etc.), plus a full-featured engineering calculator. Projects can be synchronized between devices — all participants in the renovation will have access to the calculations.

Photo: vk.com/calcbook

Photo: vk.com/calcbook

"Smart Tools"

Especially useful for those planning to do DIY repairs: if you don't want to buy various tool kits and want to save money, the "Smart Tools" app will come in handy. It contains a huge set of tools needed at different stages: a ruler, bubble and laser level, and magnifying glass in the carpenter's and construction tool box. You can also measure noise level, vibration or brightness in a room.

Homestyler

When choosing furniture or accessories for a room, it would be great to know beforehand how the items you like will look in an interior. With modern technology, this is possible: Homestyler's virtual dressing room eliminates unnecessary purchases, saves money and time that could otherwise be spent on returns. Upload a picture of the desired space and analyze how a sofa or lamp would fit into it.

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"Avito"

The "Avito" service is key to reducing repair costs and mindful consumption. You can resell IKEA furniture that has temporarily closed stores in Russia or find a cool vintage cabinet for later restoration. On "Avito", sellers offer a huge variety of products — from toys and small decor to kitchen sets and household appliances.

Dulux Visualizer

Do you dream of an accent wall or a non-standard color palette for walls, but don't want to risk and redo everything from scratch? You don't have to pay for experiments: just download the Dulux Visualizer app. The app lets you try on a preferred color on walls: it will show how the room will look after renovation, and you can also select appropriate color combinations for existing interior tones.

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MagicPlan

The MagicPlan app is an excellent assistant in creating floor plans. It uses the phone's camera and sensors to calculate dimensions and draw layouts of any room. You only need to take one frame! With MagicPlan, you will clearly understand how much wallpaper or flooring you'll need for repairs.

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Roomle

Another service that helps you understand how furniture, a light fixture or accessories will fit into an interior. You just need to select a preferred item and point your smartphone at the spot in the room where you plan to place it. The camera image will be enhanced with the item and show how it looks from various angles.

Photo: roomle.com

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