Home Improvement Retail Apps: An Overview

Purpose and Function

Each app serves a distinct purpose:

• The Carpet Cutting Calculator determines costs for full and runner carpets.

• The Blind Cutting Calculator assists in setting blind cutters for accurate fits.

• The Flooring Calculator estimates material requirements and project costs.

• The Rolled Goods Sold Calculator calculates the remaining linear footage and square yardage on rolled goods.

Development Background

These apps were created in response to recurring customer inquiries and operational challenges. They automate calculations that were previously done manually, often in the presence of waiting customers.

Technical Aspects

The apps perform various calculations:

• The Carpet Cutting Calculator multiplies customer-requested lengths by standard widths, converts to square yards, and applies product costs.

• The Blind Cutting Calculator accounts for discrepancies between stated and actual blind widths, adjusting for inside or outside window mounts.

• The Flooring Calculator uses project square footage, coverage per box, and cost per box to determine total boxes needed and overall cost.

• The Rolled Goods Sold Calculator uses radius and number of rings to determine remaining material on a roll.

Operational Impact

These applications affect store operations in several ways:

1. They reduce the time needed to perform calculations.

2. They minimize errors in estimations and cutting processes.

3. They allow less experienced staff to perform tasks that previously required more expertise.

Inventory Management

The Rolled Goods Sold Calculator has a specific application in inventory management. It simplifies the process of completing the Rolled Goods Sold Inventory Worksheet.

Limitations

These apps are designed for specific use cases within a retail environment. They may not account for all variables or special circumstances that could arise in complex projects.

For detailed information on each application, refer to:

• Carpet Cutting Calculator

• Blind Cutting Calculator

• Flooring Calculator

• Rolled Goods Sold Calculator