About
|
Locations and Hours
|
Calendar
|
Contact
|
Support the Library
|
Search
|
My Account
menu
Home
Find Materials
Calendar
Locations
Databases
Digital Library
Genealogy
Archives
Press
Search
Help
About Us
Donate
Close Menu
Catalog
Resources
Services
Programs
Databases
Digital Library
Genealogy
Archives
Press
Birmingham Public Library
-
Virtual Library
-
Subject Resources
-
Calculators for Weekend Projects
Guide Categories
Decks
Flooring
Mulch
Painting
Room Air Conditioners
Recently Added Resources
Calculators for Weekend Projects
Search Subject Resources
Subject Resource Pages
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
Architecture & Interior Design
Art & Design
Crafts & Hobbies
Movies
Sports & Recreation
Business, Government & Law
Elections
Grants and Fundraising
Job Searching, Resume Writing, and Career Development
Legal Self Help
Nonprofit Organizations
Personal Finance
Small Business Resource Guide
Community, News & Special Interest
Birmingham Communities
Birmingham Travel & Attractions
Data & Demographics
Homelessness
Library Neighborhoods
Local Health Organizations
Local Hospitals
Tornado Resources
Family, Relationships & Society
Bullying
Disabilities
Internet Safety
Military Personnel
Parenting
Health & Wellness
ADD/ADHD
Affordable Care Act
Breast Cancer
Cancer
Diabetes
Drug Addiction
Flu
Heart Disease
HIV/AIDS
Medicare
Mental Health
Nutrition
Opioids Crisis, Electronic Links
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
History, Geography & Genealogy
1940 Federal Census
9/11
Alabama Inventors
American Civil War
Early Virginia Sources
Genealogy
Genealogy for Kids
Hispanic Heritage
Irish Ancestry/Genealogy
Jewish Heritage
Selected Resources for Alabama Counties
United States History
Using Gov Docs in Genealogy
Home & Garden
Calculators for Weekend Projects
Food & Drink
Gardening in the South
Green Living
Moving and Relocation
Xeriscaping
Literacy, Education & Outreach
Electronic Resources for K-12 Students
Financial Aid for Students
GED Exam
GED Test Preparation
Literature, Language & Philosophy
Book Groups
Fiction
Language
Literature Analytics
Mythology
Philosophy
Poetry
World Religions
Writing, Writers' Groups, & Workshops
Science & Technology
Anatomy
Astronomy
Blogs & Blogging
Botany
Chemistry
Computers
Earth Sciences
Mathematics
Patents and Trademarks
Physics
Science
Science Fair
Test Preparation
Weather
Zoology
General Database Links
Databases by Name
Electronic Journals
Subjects last updated on
Jan. 15, 2021
.
Calculators for Weekend Projects
Guide Sections
Helpful Links
Guide Information
Last Updated
Feb. 25, 2016
Comments
Helpful Links
Decks
Decks.com
Description
This site offers calculators for concrete footings, joist spans, floor materials, railings, balusters, and stair stringers.
Flooring
Lowe's Flooring Calculator
Description
After entering the dimensions of the room, click on "Calculate" and the calculator will provide you with the number of square yards of flooring you will need.
This Old House Flooring Calculator
Description
This site offers calculators for vinyl tile, sheet vinyl, ceramic tile, carpeting, and wood floors.
Mulch
This Old House Mulch Calculator
Description
Read about all the advantages of mulch, then use the calculator to figure out how much you need for your yard.
Painting
Do it yourself : How much paint do you need?
Description
Before you get started, do you have enough paint? Use this site for helpful painting tips and assistance in determining how many gallons you'll need.
This Old House Paint Calculators
Description
Separate calculators are provided for doors, windows, ceilings, interior and exterior walls.
Room Air Conditioners
Consumer Reports Air Conditioner Sizing Worksheet
Description
Wondering which size is best? Use this worksheet to determine how much cooling capacity you need.
Page Last Modified: 1/15/2021 2:08 PM