Tools

Turn research into a plan.

Use practical planning tools to explore costs, compare assumptions, and make better early-stage decisions.

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Tiny Home Cost Calculator

Build a broad national planning range from project type, size, construction approach, foundation, finish level, and utility assumptions.

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Solar Planner

Estimate early-stage solar array and battery storage needs from daily energy use, peak sun hours, and battery autonomy assumptions.

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Battery Sizing

Estimate early-stage battery storage needs from daily electricity use, desired autonomy, and a visible usable-capacity assumption.

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Water Storage Planner

Estimate an early-stage water storage target from household size, daily water use, and the number of storage days you want to cover.

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Electrical Load Planner

Estimate daily electricity use and connected load by listing common appliances, wattage, runtime, and quantity.

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Rainwater Collection Planner

Estimate potential rainwater collection from roof area, rainfall, and a visible collection-efficiency assumption.

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Propane Usage Planner

Estimate propane remaining, days of runtime, and monthly or annual fuel use from tank level and daily consumption.

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Build Planner

Create a personalized early-stage planning checklist, track decisions, and follow the next useful step for your project.

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