There are over two million apps available in the Apple App Store and
Google Play Store, so of course, there are apps out there for every purpose.
There are all kinds of apps, such as scheduling apps to help you manage your
time, coupon apps to help you find deals, and language apps to help you learn a
new language. What you may not have thought of before are all the apps that
exist for homeowners, including those that can help stay on top of chores, apps
for DIY projects or interior design inspiration, and apps to help you sell your
old belongings for cash. 

With so many to choose from, it can be daunting trying to search through
and find the ones that are the best and most helpful, so here’s our handy guide
to the top smartphone apps all homeowners in Bridgend should consider. 

HomeSavvy
(free)

This app is basically like having an assistant to help you with
everything to do around the house. All your chores can be organised within this
app so you don’t lose track or forget to do them. You can customise your
notifications too, so the app sends you alerts to remind you to get your tasks
done. You can also customise your schedule so that you can create a plan that
fits around your life, making it even easier to stick to your chore list and
get everything ticked off. HomeSavvy even has a directory for local businesses
in case you need to run to the shop and grab some tools or supplies to help get
the job done. 

Bills
Reminder (free, in-app purchases for premium content)

If you are forgetful, then this is the app for you. There’s no fear of
missing important payment deadlines with this ‘bills reminder’. Paying late
fees is the worst, so Bills Reminder helps you stay on top of your payments. It
allows you to organise your bills in categories and by due date and sends you
alerts when it’s time to pay them. You can also use it to make automatic
payments if you set it up with your banking information, and it has expense
tracking capabilities as well. 

Centriq
(free)

This lifestyle app is perfect for those who throw out or lose product
manuals and directions after buying and building a new appliance or furniture.
Centriq will store all of this for you and is so easy to get set up. All you
have to do is take a picture of the product label or nameplate of your new
piece of furniture or appliance and this app takes care of loading it and
saving it for you. It also offers information about parts, product recalls, and
DIY videos if you need to do a simple repair. 

Colour
Capture (free)

Planning on renovating or redecorating? Don’t do it without this handy
app. If you see a colour anywhere, whether it’s in a shop, at a friend’s house,
or in a restaurant, you can take a picture of it with this app and it will
match it as closely as possible to a Benjamin Moore paint shade. It’s also
useful if you’re undertaking a painting project as you can create colour
palettes easily in the app. 

The
Family Handyman (free)

For fans of DIY projects around the home, this is the perfect app.
There’s a catalogue of over 4,000 tutorials and tips to help you with any
projects you’re working on so you can get them done quickly and correctly the
first time. Although it’s primarily American, there are plenty of handy hints,
tips and tutorials for you there.

Bubble
Level App and Stud Finder App (free)

Why go digging through your tools for a spirit level or a stud finder
when you can just use your smartphone? The stud finder app is so useful when
you are trying to hang something on your wall. Simply install the app,
calibrate it, and then move your phone along the wall until it beeps, thus
detecting where the studs are. The Bubble Level app is also so handy. It’s not
just a spirit level, but also a ruler and has metal detecting capabilities to
help you find wires behind your walls. These two apps are a great combination
for simple DIY projects that every homeowner should have in their phone. 

Shpock
(free)

If you’re trying to declutter and sell some old belongings but shudder
at the thought of holding a car boot sale, Shpock is the perfect app. It’s
essentially like having a virtual car boot sale without having to do all the
work involved in setting it up. All you have to do is take a picture of the
item you’re selling, post it to the app, and wait for interested people to
message you.

We’re always interested to learn about new home and property apps that
are useful to homeowners, so do let us know here at Moving You if you have a
favourite!