Create a project
Start with what you want to build or renovate.
BUILD IT YOURSELF. STAY IN CONTROL.
Good projectsstart witha plan.
Calculate materials, manage your budget and keep your entire DIY project in one place.
Free to use · No credit card
SAMPLE PROJECT
New wooden deck
- Materials
- 24 items
- Budget
- $2,600
- Tasks
- 3 of 5
Calculate materials
Get accurate material lists
Build your budget
See the total cost of your project
Print your shopping list
Take it to the hardware store
What do you dream of building?
Choose a calculator and start building your material list.
Turn loose ideas into a plan you can build from.
Keep materials, tasks and costs together. Your plan stays close at hand, even at the hardware store.
Try a sample projectMy material listSAMPLE
- Deck boards42pcs.
- Joists12pcs.
- Deck screws1pack
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How it works
Calculate and plan
Enter your measurements and bring materials, tasks and budget together.
Take the plan with you
Save your overview and print the list for the hardware store.
New — for scout groups & clubs
Build your next shelter— we've made the calculator
Pick a shelter type, enter your dimensions and get a complete material list plus an A–Z build guide you can print and bring out into the woods.
- 4 types: classic, compact, family and A-frame
- Grouped shopping list — foundation, frame, roof, fittings …
- Visual A to Z guide for printing or tablet
Beta
Test our new shelter designer
We are looking for a limited number of users to try a new way to plan a shelter. You can choose a size, adjust dimensions, view the project in 2D and 3D, and save it to your account.
Material lists, pricing and build instructions are not yet part of the test.
All in one place
Features that make your project easier
Material lists & shopping
Keep track of what you need, what it costs, and what's already purchased. Get smart suggestions based on your calculations and print a shopping list to take with you.
Read about material listsBudget & finances
Set a budget, add extra items like labor and transport, and keep an overview of your renovation budget. Generate a bank report when you need to talk to the bank.
Read about budgetsCalculations & documentation
Calculate materials for decks, walls, floors, and much more. Save calculations as part of your project and print full reports for your records.
Read about calculatorsFAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is MyPlanDIY?
MyPlanDIY is an online tool for planning and managing renovation and DIY projects. You create projects, build material lists, use building calculators, set budgets and print shopping lists and reports — all in one place.
Is MyPlanDIY free?
Yes. MyPlanDIY is free to use. You get access to every feature at no cost, and you can get started without a credit card.
What can I use MyPlanDIY for?
Everything from decks, bathrooms and wall panelling to flooring and insulation. You keep tasks, materials, prices and progress for your projects in one place.
Which calculators are available?
Calculators for deck boards, tiles, paint, insulation, fencing, flooring and drywall, among others. They give you quantities and a material list you can take to the hardware store.
Can I print a shopping list or report?
Yes. You can generate a printable shopping list and a full project report — for example a bank report with budget and plan for your bank or lender.
Does MyPlanDIY work on mobile?
Yes. MyPlanDIY runs in the browser on mobile, tablet and desktop and can be installed as an app (PWA) on your phone.
Ready to get started?
Create a free account and get a complete sample project.