Best iPad Apps For DIY

DIY can be a tough subject; not all of us have the knowledge to carry out the work that needs to be done around the house. If you really are looking to "Do-it-yourself" these days, you need a little help and this is where the range of apps for the iPad will come in handy. Grab your toolkit and get ready to become a DIY expert in no time with these incredible DIY apps.   #1 - wikiHow: How to and DIY Survival Kit Price: Free For: iPhone, iPod touch, iPad with iOS 3.0 and later Ok, so this app just had to make it onto the DIY apps list as it is definitely one of the best in the App Store. This app contains a great collection of articles that are sure to get you through some of the toughest DIY jobs out there. There are a lot of "how-to" guides in this app which really walk you through the tasks with ease. In fact, there are more than 75,000 of these "how-to" articles in total, covering everything from putting up a simple shelf to more in-depth subjects. Some of the articles even have YouTube videos to go along with them, which is a really neat addition. Of course, like everything "wiki," this app is available entirely free of charge.     #2 - iHandy Level Free Price: Free For: iPhone, iPod touch, iPad with iOS 3.0 and later They say that the best ideas are always the simplest, and this is where the iHandy app takes its inspiration. This is an app that was initially created for the iPhone but it works just as well on the iPad. iHandy Level Free allows you to turn your iPad/iPhone into a neat spirit level. Using the accelerometer, the iPad will tell you if the item you're working on is really level. There are so many uses for this app, it is a must-have for any DIY enthusiast. Oh, and guess what? It's free.     #3 - DIY Calculator Price: $0.99 For: iPhone, iPod touch, iPad with iOS 3.0 and later DIY Calculator by CleverMatrix Ltd is a very simple DIY-related app that will help you to calculate all of your costs for your DIY project. This app is great if you're looking to find the cost for wallpaper, flooring, tiles, or all three. It has a number of neat features such as the ability to email the calculations. This app does cost $0.99, but this is a small price to pay for correct calculations.