Free home tools

Small calculators and checklists built from local weather data and published cost ranges. They run in your browser and don't send anything you type.

  • What will this repair cost?Pick a repair to see the published price range, an estimate for your job, and what pushes the price up or down. Every number names its source. An estimate, never a quote.
  • Should I repair or replace my furnace?Answer three safety questions, set your furnace’s age and repair quote, and see where it lands between repair and replace, with the $5,000 rule of thumb and ENERGY STAR signs.
  • Where are mice getting in?Tap the spots on the house to see where mice get in and how to seal each gap, mark what you find, and print the checklist. Based on CDC Seal Up, Trap Up, Clean Up guidance.
  • Will my pipes freeze tonight?See the next seven nights of forecast lows for your town, pick where your pipes run, and get a short checklist of what to do first. Uses National Weather Service forecasts.