About Honey-Do Squad
Free material calculators for homeowners and weekend builders — with one difference: the math comes from professional construction-estimating software, not a generic formula someone typed once.
Why we built this
Every home project starts with the same question: how much do I actually need to buy? Get it wrong and you're either making a second trip to the store mid-pour or hauling back a truck bed of leftover bags. Honey-Do Squad answers that question for concrete, decking, framing, gravel, mulch, paint, tile and more — in the exact units suppliers sell (cubic yards, tons, boards, bags) plus a cost estimate.
Where the numbers come from
This isn't guesswork. Our calculators are built on the same estimating logic — coverage rates, waste factors, and material pricing — that powers JRIQ, AI estimating software used by professional contractors to bid real jobs. That means a 4-inch slab uses the same 8% concrete waste factor a pro would order to, and a deck frame counts joists, beam, ledger, posts and hangers the way a carpenter actually frames it.
How to use it
Enter your dimensions on any calculator to get instant quantities and an estimated cost. Building something bigger? Tap “Add to my materials list” on each calculator and your materials stack up into one combined project list you can download as a CSV for your supplier or print for the lumber yard. Everything stays in your browser — no account, no signup.
An honest word on estimates
These are planning estimates. Real material yields and prices vary by supplier, region, and site conditions, and every project has its own quirks. Always confirm quantities before buying, round up where it matters, and keep your receipts for returns. We round and add waste the way the pros do, but the final call is yours.
Say hello
Questions, corrections, or a calculator you wish we had? Email hello@jobreadyiq.com — we read everything.