DIY Heartbeat — Your Home Project Tracker & Budget Planner
Plan, budget, track, and complete your DIY home improvement projects — from simple repairs to full renovations. Powered by DIY Buddy, your integrated AI renovation partner.
How It Works
- Describe your project — Tell DIY Buddy what you want to do in plain language.
- Get a smart plan — Receive a step-by-step breakdown with materials, cost estimates, and timelines tailored to your skill level.
- Track and finish — Mark tasks complete, track your budget with receipt scanning, and document progress with photos.
Features
- AI Project Planning — DIY Buddy creates detailed step-by-step plans with ordered tasks, materials with prices, time estimates, and where to buy locally.
- Budget Tracking — Dashboard with spending trends, burn rate, cost benchmarks from similar projects, and receipt scanning.
- Material Management — Shopping lists, barcode scanning, store finder, and smart material suggestions.
- Tool Recommendations — Rent-vs-buy analysis for every tool you need, with links to local rental shops.
- Permit Detection — DIY Buddy checks local building codes and permit requirements for your area.
- Home Maintenance — Seasonal maintenance calendar with task suggestions based on your home profile.
- Photo Documentation — Capture progress photos attached to specific project steps.
- Project Sharing — Collaborate with family members or contractors with role-based access.
Meet DIY Buddy — Your AI Renovation Partner
More than a chatbot — DIY Buddy manages your project, watches your budget, and gives expert advice, all through natural conversation. It remembers your conversation across sessions and adapts to your home profile and location.
- Need help estimating material costs? DIY Buddy forecasts your budget instantly.
- Not sure whether to DIY or hire a pro? Get personalized recommendations based on your skill level.
- Wondering what tools you need? Get rent-vs-buy recommendations with local rental links.
- Track every receipt and see exactly where your renovation budget is going.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is DIY Heartbeat?
- A project management platform for home improvement and DIY projects with integrated AI assistance, budget tracking, and collaboration features.
- Is it free?
- Yes — the free tier includes up to 3 projects, budget tracking, and DIY Buddy for project planning. Pro and Business plans unlock advanced features.
- What is DIY Buddy?
- Your integrated AI renovation partner that creates project plans, estimates costs, suggests materials, checks permits, and manages your project through natural conversation.