Design, measure, estimate
Every successful Do-It-Yourself project begins with a solid plan. Ideas are laid out in designs, usually starting out as broad sketches of various shapes and materials. Measurements must be taken, likely followed by complicated geometry calculations, to determine how much of each material is needed. Research is then done to figure out reasonable costs of each component, often with long hours spent scouring the internet and calling local suppliers for price quotes. After all that, sometimes plans change, the old plan is thrown out and the process starts over again. This can be tiresome and tedious - especially for a weekend warrior on a time budget.
Plan IY is an online application build to streamline the planning process. Visualize your ideas by simply drawing them on the map. Skip the measurements, as our drawing tools will instantly and automatically measure your plans as you draw them. Leverage our database to find materials, or use a custom material for your project. We'll even provide estimate costs on popular materials, tailored to your project's location. Save time and hassle on your next project and use the tools here to Plan-It-Yourself! It's free to get started - no trial period and no credit card required.
Get startedDesign your next project from the comfort of your home, using our drawing tools. Simply zoom in on the map, create a project and start drawing. We make it easy to visualize and organize the different pieces of your project, and give you the ability to quickly update plans on a moments notice.
Save time and avoid costly mistakes made in your measurements and calculations. We'll make the measurements and do the math for you - quickly and accurately measure your projects' components as you draw them.
We'll help you track your project's costs by applying per-unit costs to your measurements, and totalling them up for you. We'll even help determine many of those per-unit costs, by offering estimates that combine our materials database with your project's location to give you an idea of what a material should cost in your area.