URGENT: Please Update your app as early as possible

Dear handymobi users,

We experienced a server issue yesterday, some users may have had issues with displaying pictures in the app. The issue has since been resolved. Please update to the latest version in the Google play store(link below) to continue to enjoy handymobi, the best home DIY app! We apologize for the inconvenience!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.handymoby

Best Regards
The HandyMobi Team

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Announcing HandyMobi 2.0 for Android! Best mobile app to learn, plan, do and share home DIY projects!

Official PR Release 12/12/2016:

We are excited to announce the launch of a new Android version of HandyMobi, the mobile platform to learn, plan, do and share home DIY projects. In only a few touches you can be on your way to improving your home, car, or garden. In this new version, we have added more cool functions for community members to learn, share and discuss home DIY projects and topics, including posting comments with pictures, starting discussion thread on interested topics, replying to questions with pictures. 

For anyone who is currentlly using HandyMobi, we have addressed many issues to make your experience smoother than ever before and also grealy improved the performance of the app. 

You can download this great new version from the google play store(link below):
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.handymoby

If you still can’t find the project or answer you like, send us a message in the app or an email at info@HandyMobi.com and we'll find an answer for you! This community and its projects will continue to grow as people’s needs are met. Please let us know how we may help you. 

If you have a great project to share, please create a new one and help others solve their everyday problems through our website. HandyMobi.com has an easy to use interface to aid in the building of any project.  

Thanks for all the collaboration and we look forward to more features to come. Enjoy!

-The HandyMobi Team, www.handymobi.com

Find us on facebook and twitter: 

http://facebook.com/handymobi

http://twitter.com/handymobi

Why it's important to document your home improvement project in detail! and how to do it with your smartphone!

As the real estate market continues to rebound, home improvement activity is near all time high. Whether you are hiring a professional for your home improvement project or doing it yourself(DIY), It is a good idea to document the project(s) with as much detail as possible,  because:

1. It's important to know what material is going into the project, in what shape. What is the status of the project in different stages.  After the project is complete, there is no way to collect this information, unless you do some demolition work and redo at least part of the project, which is money thrown in the drain. This is particularly useful if you encounter an issue down the road.

2. It is important to keep record of all the expense going into the project, including material, labor and other expenses. This is essential for future tax filing. For details, see this article, Turotax article on tax benefit of home renovation

3. It is important to have pictures of various steps so you can show off your nice new home feature and/or your DIY power! admit it, people show off their home improvement projects on social media(facebook/twitter/instagram/pinterest) all the time. Keep records, especially pictures, so you can help your friends and family!

Now it is a good idea to do it, here are several different ways to do it.

1. use the Handymobi app, currently available for android in the google play store(link below). You can easily store steps with pictures, text descriptions, list of materials and information for your contractors, right from your phone! snap a picture and click a few times in the app, you are done! The app is free to use!
HandyMobi in Google Play store

2. use one of the note taking apps out there, such as Apple notes, Google keep, Evernote, most of them can save pictures together with text in the note.

3. if you like the old school way to do it, grab a note book, write it down

Do you have a great project to share? enter the Share-a-project contest to win Prizes and medals!

Hello Passionate home improvement DIYers, i.e. HandyMobi Users,

We are starting a contest to select the best home improvement DIY project shared on HandyMobi!

To enter the contest, just do these:

1.Create a project on HandyMobi by Dec/31/2016, use the "+" button on the top bar, enter descriptions, pictures, paste videos(we suggest upload to youtube), steps, material, tool, help and other information and save.
2.Share the project on twitter or facebook, share button is in the top right dropdown menu, please @handymobi when you share.

HandyMobi Team will review all projects in the contest and select the winners based on the following criteria:

• quality of project information, including instructions, pictures, videos, material, tool, help.
• rating in the app by other handymobi users(hint: it's ok to ask friends and family to cheer for you).
• number of "save to my projects" by other users.
• number of "share" by other users.

We will announce 3 winners in Early November, winners will receive 

• a $30 Amazon gift card
• a HandyMobi logo t-shirt
  
• a "Star" on their handymobi profile. you will see a star next to your username in the handymobi app, How cool is that!

If you have any question about the contest, please contact us at info@handymobi.com

We are featured in AndroidCentral's 10 best android app for Home Improvement!

Truth is here!

http://androidheadlines.com/2015/01/featured-top-10-android-apps-home-improvement.html

Best android mobile apps for your handyman, home improvement DIY projects

Hello DIYers,You can use your smartphone and these great apps to help you with all aspects of your DIY projects.These are the android apps we would like to recommend for home improvement/handyman DIY projects.

Design/Idea:

Houzz: (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.houzz.app)

Looking for some inspiration for remodeling? this is best app we have found for design ideas. You can flip through thousands of pictures and products to find inspiration.

What we like about it: quality and quantity of content, superb UI design

Magic Plan:(https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sensopia.magicplan)

Create a floor plan on your smartphone/tablet, the automatic

What we like about it: convenient function, decent UI design

Shopping:

Home Depot:(https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thehomedepot)

Great app for shopping, performance has improved a lot since initial launch. Features we like:
search with filter, category, tags.
review inventory in your local store for a specific item.
review local ad and workshop information
manage a shopping list
store map, locating a product on store map
common tools, such as drywall calculator and converter.
scan product barcode to find information about a product.

What we like about it: convenient functions, superb UI design and performance

Lowe's:(https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lowes.android)

Great app for shopping with similar functions(if not the same) as the home depot app.

What we like about it: convenient functions, superb UI design and performance

Calculation:

Handyman calculator:(https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.inturi.net.android.TimberAndLumberCalc)

in this app, you can find just about any calculations you will ever need for handyman home improvement project! the UI is little subpar ,but function is great.

What we like about it: convenient functions

Organize:

HandyMobi:(https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.handymoby)

Last but not least, our own handymobi app.
Turn your phone into a smart DIY project organizer and guide!

HandyMobi is the best app to help home owners or renters plan, organize, execute, and share DIY home improvement projects.

Included is a free toolbox containing a unit converter, level tool, & calculator.

You can prepare/purchase materials, view step by step pictures & videos, follow voice instructions, take notes and save them, calculate cost, contact support/labor, share your project or progress with friends/family, manage a shopping list, and much more.

Not only does this app solve your needs, it also enables you to create projects that share your ingenious solutions with those who may share your frustration.