In reality, any season is great for home improvements, especially in Seattle. Every homeowner looks for ways to save money on home projects and here, you’ll find six apps guaranteed to cut the price of every project.
1. HomeAdvisor
Screenshot via Google Play Store
The home contractor referral app HomeAdvisor works a little differently than other referral apps. The app is free and no membership or sign-up is required. You can also create project folders and the app matches up to for area professionals that match your needs.
For example, if you need plumbing services, create the project folder and the app will recommend plumbers like JimDandySewer.com in Seattle. All contractors are pre-screened including criminal and financial background checks and possess the State of Washington’s required licensing.
Professionals can be reached via instant email or text and instead of relying on a hand-picked contractors, save money with this find-the-best-pro app—great for the non-DIY homeowner.
For example, if you need plumbing services, create the project folder and the app will recommend plumbers like JimDandySewer.com in Seattle. All contractors are pre-screened including criminal and financial background checks and possess the State of Washington’s required licensing.
Professionals can be reached via instant email or text and instead of relying on a hand-picked contractors, save money with this find-the-best-pro app—great for the non-DIY homeowner.
2. ColorSmart by BEHR™ Mobile
Screenshot via iTunes App Store
Tired of spending money on paint or paint samples only to find you hate the color? With the ColorSmart by BEHR Mobile application you take a picture of a room, browse for colors and then tap on the image to see a virtual photo of what the room would look like in the chosen hue.
Or, tap the photo of your room to paint virtual swatches to see which color you like best. Save favorites for all your painting projects, use the easy paint calculator based on room size so you don’t buy too little or too much and share your colors on your Facebook page. The app also has a store locator to help you buy the paint you need quickly.
Or, tap the photo of your room to paint virtual swatches to see which color you like best. Save favorites for all your painting projects, use the easy paint calculator based on room size so you don’t buy too little or too much and share your colors on your Facebook page. The app also has a store locator to help you buy the paint you need quickly.
3. iHandy Level Free
Screenshot via iTunes App Store
Rated by O’Reilly Media as one of the “best iPhone apps,” iHandy Level Free ensures everything you hang is level—a must-have for those who live on the hilly streets of Seattle! Updated for the iPhone 4 so the images are in high-resolution—you’ll never need a clunky level again.
Use this for hanging decorations or to align pictures. The app also allows you to measure angles or have fun with it and measure the inclination of an airplane. This measuring app skips looking for a dusty or greasy tool and puts the fun in measuring and hanging again.
4. Houzz Interior Design Ideas
Screenshot via iTunes App Store
CNN called this iPhone app the “Wikipedia of interior design” for a good reason. The Houzz Interior Design Ideas app now contains over a million high resolution images with a database that keeps growing to help you design one room or your entire home.
First, create a virtual “ideabook” and select images of furniture, appliances and decorating ideas for each room. Save and share your ideabook via email or social media. If you need contractors in the Seattle area to help you with certain projects, simply show them your ideabook so they price the job right. Packed with helpful articles, you can be your own interior designer.
Home improvement has never been easier if you live in The Emerald City—download one or all of these apps and finally make the home changes you’ve always wanted.
First, create a virtual “ideabook” and select images of furniture, appliances and decorating ideas for each room. Save and share your ideabook via email or social media. If you need contractors in the Seattle area to help you with certain projects, simply show them your ideabook so they price the job right. Packed with helpful articles, you can be your own interior designer.
Home improvement has never been easier if you live in The Emerald City—download one or all of these apps and finally make the home changes you’ve always wanted.
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