Home projects, organised by topic.
Move from a problem to the right calculator, guide, comparison or project without searching the whole site.
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Each topic only links to English content that is already available and useful.
Renovations
Painting, flooring, tiles and materials: calculate quantities and plan work before buying.
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Tools
Measurement, diagnosis and practical utilities for home, workshop and small repairs.
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Electricity & energy
Understand consumption, power, lighting and running cost with calculators and measured data.
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Repairs & maintenance
Leaks, damp, sealants, inspection and maintenance for common household problems.
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Climate control
Air conditioning, heat pumps, humidity and temperature with practical energy calculations.
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Garden & outdoors
Measurements and planning tools that also help with terraces, paths and outdoor DIY.
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Smart home
Use measurements, sensors and automation data to make household decisions more useful.
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Garage & car
Measurement, lighting and practical workshop tools for a garage or home work area.
Not sure where to start?
Use the calculators for quantities and cost, then continue with the relevant guides and comparisons.
How to use BricoDato by topic
These topic pages organise the site around the problem you are trying to solve. Start with the task, then use a guide to understand it, a calculator to test your own numbers and a comparison when several options could work.
- Renovations: quantities, costs, materials and planning before work starts.
- Energy: electricity use, heating and cooling, measurement and realistic savings.
- Repairs: diagnosis, safe checks and common mistakes before replacing parts.
- Tools: what each device measures, where it helps and where its limits are.
- Garden, garage and smart home: maintenance, automation and practical improvements.
Moving between topics, guides, calculators and comparisons helps turn a broad question into a more specific decision.