Apps to help you nail home renovations & repairs

When it comes to home improvement, it’s important to have the right tools for the job. These apps will come in handy whether you’re reshingling your shed or wallpapering a bathroom.

Bring your dream home to life. Explore remodeling stories and room photos to inspire ideas, and get advice on transforming your inspirations into reality. Then search by category to buy anything from lighting fixtures to cabinets. Not the DIY type? Check reviews and ratings for contractors and other pros in your region.

Make your next trip to the DIY superstore a breeze. Start by finding a store near you. Once inside, let Store Mode guide you to the right aisle. Don't know what that thing you're trying to replace is called? Snap a photo and let the image search tell you. And if you're wondering how that gas grill would look on your back deck, augmented reality will give you an idea.

It’s not just for furniture and meatballs: Ikea can help with your renovation projects. Browse bathroom sinks, range hoods, flooring, countertops or other fixtures arranged within room designs. Shop for individual products sorted by price, or browse categories like storage and organization. Inside the store, use the app to scan and purchase items for speedier shopping.

Shop for doors, flooring, kitchen and bathroom plumbing fixtures, and major appliances. You’ll also find ladders, ramps, dollies, and other site equipment you'll need to get a major job done. Save with special offers like surplus sales or closeout and open box deals, use AR to see how purchases will look in your home, or sign in to save favorite looks and items.

Create instant floor plans, adding walls, furniture and other items to build your dream space. Make edits easily, and switch between 2D and 3D views. Then transform your idea into reality with tools for generating cost estimates, checklists, and reports with notes, markups, photos, and 360° images.

Tackle your to-do list: Book the best people for any job or service from home repairs and renovations to pool cleaning and yard work. Enter information about your project, compare prices and reviews, then select and hire qualified pros. When the job is done, leave a detailed review and photos to show the final product.