AROUND THE HOME

Remodel

Google Sketchup (www.sketchup.com)
One of the lesser-known products in Google's stable of free online tools is Sketchup, a 3D modeling program. It's powerful enough to be used by professionals in architecture, film, and gaming—but it's simple enough for you to use while planning your next home renovation.

Interior Paint Calculator (www.easy2diy.com/cm/easy/diy_ht_calc_index.asp?page_id=35720769&parent1=Location&child1=Office%2FDen&parent2=Category)
Having trouble figuring out how much paint to buy? Go to Easy2DIY.com's paint calculator and enter the room measurements and number of doors and windows—and it will tell you how many cans you need for the job.