Useful knowledge.
Thoughtfully explained.
ProjectNest brings practical reading and simple planning tools together, so your next project starts with a clearer picture.
Plan before
you purchase.
We focus on the questions that come before the first coat or the first box of flooring: what to measure, which units to use and which assumptions change the estimate.
Our tools keep coverage, coats and material allowances visible. Our guides help you understand the task behind the numbers.
Clarity first.
Readable instructions, consistent units and explanations beside the numbers.
Visible assumptions.
Editable inputs rather than a single estimate presented as a universal answer.
Practical next steps.
Connect the guide, calculator and checklist so you can continue planning.
Photography.
Photography illustrates the spaces, materials and ideas discussed in our guides. Illustrative images sourced from Unsplash do not represent projects completed by ProjectNest.
Small decisions.
Better prepared projects.
ProjectNest is a home project journal for people who want to understand the task before they begin. Explore painting, flooring, wallpaper, kitchen and bathroom updates, storage, garden projects and measuring.
Start with a guide, check your quantities with a calculator and organize the next step with a checklist. Our content uses practical examples and clearly stated assumptions to help you build your own plan.
Explore the journal ↗Questions about ProjectNest.
Who is ProjectNest for?
People planning home projects who want clear guides, material estimates and practical checklists. Our focus is on readers in the United States and Canada.
What topics does the journal cover?
Painting, flooring, wallpaper, kitchen and bathroom projects, storage and organization, garden projects, and measuring and planning.
How should I use the calculators?
Use them as planning estimates. Check your measurements, product coverage and any material allowance before buying. The actual quantity depends on your space, product and application method.
Are the photographs examples of your own work?
Illustrative stock photography shows the ideas and spaces discussed. It does not represent completed ProjectNest projects. Any original project photography should be identified in the accompanying article.
Where should I start with a new project?
Choose your project category, read a guide and make a list of measurements, materials and tasks. Use a relevant calculator or checklist to turn that research into a practical plan.
A clearer plan starts here.
Find an idea. Understand the details. Make room for the next step.