Tools

This section will host practical calculators, checklists, and decision tools for self-reliance projects. The purpose is to make decisions calmer and more measurable, not to replace local rules, professional advice, or hands-on safety checks.

Available and planned tools

• Solar Roof Price Calculator — live. Use it for a rough first estimate before relying on any cost quote.
• 10 Practical First Steps Toward Self-Reliance — free starter checklist delivered through the newsletter signup.

Tool standards

• Use plain language and show assumptions.
• Start with measurement before purchases.
• Flag safety-sensitive areas clearly: electrical work, water safety, structures, fire, food preservation, legal rules, and local permits.
• Prefer useful ranges and next steps over fake precision.

New calculators and worksheets will be added only when they can be reviewed carefully enough to be useful for beginners.