Homeowner Tools

Free, easy-to-use tools to help you plan your project and finances. Start with our mortgage loan calculator below.

Mortgage Loan Calculator

Estimate your monthly payment including principal, interest, taxes, insurance, and PMI. Adjust the numbers to see how they affect your total.

Loan Details

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PMI is applied only when your down payment is under 20% of the home price. Your down payment is currently 20.0%.

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,194.79

per month

Monthly Breakdown

  • Principal & Interest$1,769.79
  • Property Taxes$300.00
  • Homeowners Insurance$125.00
  • PMI$0.00
  • Total$2,194.79
Loan Amount$280,000
Total Interest$357,125
Total of Payments$637,125

Plan Your Budget

See exactly what your monthly payment looks like before you commit to a renovation or purchase.

Compare Scenarios

Adjust the rate, term, and down payment to find the financing plan that fits you best.

Know the Full Cost

Includes taxes, insurance, and PMI so there are no surprises down the road.

This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only and does not constitute a loan offer or financial advice. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and PMI may vary. Consult a licensed lender for exact figures.

Deck Estimator

Rough material and labor pricing for pressure-treated wood decking, wood railing, and wood balusters. The following figures are USD and assume a standard ground-level installation with no complex features. Assumptions include a square or rectangular footprint, standard grade building materials, basic railings, and no extensive site prep.

Deck Details

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Rough Estimate Total

$5,952

Customer range: $5,060 – $6,845

Enter your contact info once, then we'll generate an AI image of your deck based on the details you entered.

Current Assumptions

Deck size
10 × 10 ft
Deck area
100 SF
Deck height
4 ft
Deck build labor
$3,492
Joist material
2x12x10 PT
Framing boards
19 pcs
Joists (incl. doubled sides)
11 pcs
Interior joists
7 pcs
Deck boards
25 pcs
Deck board layout
1 × 10 ft
Support piers
2
Support posts
6x6x8
Railing
front-and-sides
Rail length
30 LF
Guardrail posts
7
Balusters
90

Live Estimate

ItemQtyUnitUnit costTotal
Materials & Hardware
Doubled outside side joists4each$34.10$136.40
Interior joists7each$34.10$238.70
2x12 house-side ledger/header 10 ft1each$34.10$34.10
2x12 doubled outside rim/header 10 ft2each$34.10$68.20
2x12 double support beam 10 ft2each$34.10$68.20
Side rim boards and blocking3each$34.10$102.30
Joist hangers14each$4.40$61.60
Hurricane ties for interior joists7each$1.10$7.70
50-count ledger lag / structural screw boxes1box$59.40$59.40
Lateral deck connectors3each$60.50$181.50
6x6x8 support posts2each$47.30$94.60
6x6 post bases2each$28.60$57.20
10 in. anchor bolts for 6x6 post bases2each$4.40$8.80
80 lb concrete bags6bag$7.70$46.20
Carriage bolts with washers/nuts8each$6.60$52.80
5/4x6x10 wood deck boards25each$14.30$357.50
2.5 in. deck screw boxes1box$33.00$33.00
Butyl joist tape rolls3roll$19.80$59.40
4x4x8 wood guardrail post boards4each$14.30$57.20
2x4 wood top and bottom rail boards 10 ft6each$9.90$59.40
2x6 wood cap rail boards 10 ft3each$15.40$46.20
2x2 wood balusters90each$3.30$297.00
3 in. railing screw boxes1box$33.00$33.00
Labor (incl. overhead & profit)
Deck build labor$3,492.08
Dig and set piers$300.00
Material subtotal$2,160.40
Labor subtotal (incl. overhead/profit)$3,792.08
Rough estimate total$5,952.48

This deck estimator provides rough budgetary figures for informational purposes only and is not a firm quote. Material unit costs are rounded up to the next dollar and include estimated tax; labor is not taxed. Actual pricing depends on site conditions, code requirements, and final design.

More Tools on the Way

We are building additional estimators to help you plan your next project before you call a contractor.

Roof Estimator

Quickly estimate roof replacement costs based on square footage, pitch, and material choice.

Coming Soon
Square footage calculator
Shingle, metal, and flat-roof options
Tear-off and disposal estimate
Local St. Louis labor range
Instant budget starting point
Printable summary for contractors

This estimator is in development. Check back soon, or contact us for a custom quote in the meantime.

Cabinet Estimator

Plan your kitchen or bath cabinet budget by layout, finish level, and hardware choices.

Coming Soon
Kitchen and bath layouts
Stock, semi-custom, and custom tiers
Finish and hardware options
Per-linear-foot pricing
Installation labor included
Compare level-of-finish scenarios

This estimator is in development. Check back soon, or contact us for a custom quote in the meantime.