https://projectcostkit.com/Free home project calculators and cost guides: paint, flooring, tile, mulch, gravel, concrete, decks, drywall and pricing tools for contractors.enhttps://projectcostkit.com/blog/baseboard-calculator/https://projectcostkit.com/blog/baseboard-calculator/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Get the linear feet of baseboard or skirting for one or more rooms, minus doorways, plus how many 8, 12 or 16 ft pieces to buy.Flooring & Tilehttps://projectcostkit.com/blog/concrete-calculator/https://projectcostkit.com/blog/concrete-calculator/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Get cubic yards and 40, 60 or 80 lb bags of concrete for a slab, footing or round column, and compare bagged mix with ready-mix delivery.Concrete & Wallshttps://projectcostkit.com/blog/contractor-hourly-rate-calculator/https://projectcostkit.com/blog/contractor-hourly-rate-calculator/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Work out the hourly rate you need from the pay you want, your business costs, taxes and real billable hours, so your price covers more than wages.For Proshttps://projectcostkit.com/blog/contractor-website-checklist/https://projectcostkit.com/blog/contractor-website-checklist/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000What a painter, plumber or handyman website actually needs to turn visitors into calls: pages, trust signals, speed, Google setup and mistakes to avoid.For Proshttps://projectcostkit.com/blog/cost-to-build-a-deck/https://projectcostkit.com/blog/cost-to-build-a-deck/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000A new deck costs $30 to $60 per sq ft in 2026. Compare pressure-treated, cedar and composite, and estimate your deck's price with labor and permit.Outdoor & Yardhttps://projectcostkit.com/blog/cost-to-paint-a-room/https://projectcostkit.com/blog/cost-to-paint-a-room/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000What painters charge per room in 2026, what drives the price up, and a calculator that puts a pro range next to your DIY cost.Paintinghttps://projectcostkit.com/blog/cost-to-paint-house-exterior/https://projectcostkit.com/blog/cost-to-paint-house-exterior/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Exterior painting costs $1.50 to $4 per square foot of home in 2026. See prices by house size, what raises them, and check a quote you got.Paintinghttps://projectcostkit.com/blog/deck-board-calculator/https://projectcostkit.com/blog/deck-board-calculator/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Count deck boards for any deck size, board width and gap, plus how many face screws you need for wood or composite decking.Outdoor & Yardhttps://projectcostkit.com/blog/drywall-calculator/https://projectcostkit.com/blog/drywall-calculator/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Work out how many sheets of drywall a room needs, plus screws, joint compound and tape, for 4 x 8, 4 x 10 or 4 x 12 sheets or metric boards.Concrete & Wallshttps://projectcostkit.com/blog/exterior-paint-calculator/https://projectcostkit.com/blog/exterior-paint-calculator/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Work out how many gallons of exterior paint your house needs, including gable ends, windows, doors and rough siding like stucco or brick.Paintinghttps://projectcostkit.com/blog/fence-calculator/https://projectcostkit.com/blog/fence-calculator/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Count the posts, rails, pickets and bags of concrete for a wood fence, with gates, and get a materials estimate before you buy or call a contractor.Outdoor & Yardhttps://projectcostkit.com/blog/flooring-calculator/https://projectcostkit.com/blog/flooring-calculator/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Measure your room, add the right waste factor and get the number of boxes of laminate, vinyl plank or hardwood to buy, plus the material cost.Flooring & Tilehttps://projectcostkit.com/blog/flooring-waste-factor/https://projectcostkit.com/blog/flooring-waste-factor/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000How much extra flooring and tile to order for cuts and mistakes: 5%, 10% or 15%, depending on the room shape, the layout and the material.Flooring & Tilehttps://projectcostkit.com/blog/free-estimate-template/https://projectcostkit.com/blog/free-estimate-template/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Fill in your business, client and line items to get a clean printable estimate with tax, deposit and terms. Save it as a PDF, nothing to sign up for.For Proshttps://projectcostkit.com/blog/google-business-profile-for-contractors/https://projectcostkit.com/blog/google-business-profile-for-contractors/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Set up a Google Business Profile as a contractor or service-area business: hiding your address, service areas, categories, reviews and what gets you suspended.For Proshttps://projectcostkit.com/blog/gravel-calculator/https://projectcostkit.com/blog/gravel-calculator/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Convert your path, patio base or driveway into cubic yards and tons of gravel, crushed stone or pea gravel, with the material cost before delivery.Outdoor & Yardhttps://projectcostkit.com/blog/grout-calculator/https://projectcostkit.com/blog/grout-calculator/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Work out pounds or kilograms of grout and how many bags to buy from your tile size, tile thickness and joint width, using the manufacturer formula.Flooring & Tilehttps://projectcostkit.com/blog/handyman-pricing-calculator/https://projectcostkit.com/blog/handyman-pricing-calculator/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Price handyman jobs with labor, material markup, trip fees and a minimum charge. Includes 2026 handyman rates and flat prices for common jobs.For Proshttps://projectcostkit.com/blog/how-many-coats-of-paint/https://projectcostkit.com/blog/how-many-coats-of-paint/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Two coats is the usual answer, but not always. When one coat is enough, when you need three, and how primer changes the count.Paintinghttps://projectcostkit.com/blog/laminate-vs-vinyl-plank-cost/https://projectcostkit.com/blog/laminate-vs-vinyl-plank-cost/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Compare laminate and luxury vinyl plank on price, water resistance and lifespan, and run both through a side-by-side cost calculator for your room.Flooring & Tile