PlanDIYBuild reference library
Project Guides, Charts & Quick Answers
Use these reference pages when you want a fast answer for a common project size. Each guide links to an interactive PlanDIYBuild calculator when you need exact measurements.
Fence
Fence guides
Fence Post Spacing Chart
Post counts and equal spacing for common fence lengths.
Read guide →Concrete Bags per Fence Post
40, 60 and 80 lb concrete bag quantities for common post-hole sizes.
Read guide →How Many Fence Pickets Do I Need?
Picket counts for common fence lengths, widths and gaps.
Read guide →Concrete
Concrete guides
Deck
Deck guides
Flooring & Tile
Flooring & Tile guides
Walls & Finishes
Walls & Finishes guides
Wall Framing Calculator Guide
Stud-count formulas, spacing examples and opening-framing guidance.
Read guide →How Much Paint Do I Need?
Paint gallon estimates for common room sizes and coat counts.
Read guide →How Many Sheets of Drywall Do I Need?
4×8 drywall sheet quantities for common rooms.
Read guide →Landscaping & Pavers