Today it’s all about convenience and making our lives easier. And thanks to these new iPhone apps, you’ll have all the tips and tools you need for your next home renovation project in the palm of your hand. A recent New York Times article, highlighted some of the latest and greatest new apps for the home and garden market. Here are a few of our favorites:
Planning a woodworking project in the near future? If so, I.D. Wood is your pocket guide to more than 160 woods from around the world with full screen samples and detailed information. This app allows users to quickly browse by wood samples, species names or other names to aide in quick identification. This tool also enables you to find woods of a particular use, durability or sustainable status. (For iPhone; $2.99)
Wondering why your old paint job is suddenly peeling off the walls? Before you hit the paint store, check out PaintRemedy, a free and easy-to-use app that allows users to quickly pinpoint and identify a home’s interior and exterior paint problems. This tool can help you identify and correct the old paint problem before you start again, saving you both time and money in the long run. (For iPhone; free)
With more people wanting to eat local and know where their food comes from, we’re seeing a big trend this season of homeowners choosing to grow their own vegetables. Whether you are an experienced gardener, or planting a garden for the first time, this guide contains everything you need to grow your own delicious and nutritious vegetables. And, unlike other vegetable gardening guides, this guide displays simple, step-by-step instructions, numerous illustrations, and even contains nutritional information for each vegetable and recipes. (For iPhone; $2.99)
Often the biggest challenge during a home renovation project is finding the right partners and vendors. This new tool helps make the decision a little easier my creating a list of 60,000 home experts, which includes reviews and allows you to compare quotes. This app is a must see before you hire your next electrician or plumber! (For iPhone; free)
Have you ever tried to sort through photos on your phone, links on your computers and pages ripped out of magazines during a design project? If that sounds familiar, this next app will help you organize your pictures and ideas. The Evernote app pulls all your photos, links, etc. into one place, making it quick and easy to reference. Definitely a must for those who love organization! (For Android, BlackBerry and iPhone; free)
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