Home and garden apps from the experts
A wide array of apps out on the market are a great starting point for anyone looking to make home improvement plans. Credit: Newsday Illustration / Ned Levine
That new iPhone 4S (or iPad, or Android or Galaxy) you got from your favorite person this month is amazing, but it's not nearly as amazing as it could be. So we asked Long Island home experts to recommend which apps they think will change the way you look for home advice.
While computer programs are no substitute for hands-on experience, the 20 apps featured here are a great starting point for anyone looking to add an arsenal of tools to his or her home improvement plans. The best part? Many are free, and we've already done the research for you.
Benjamin Moore Color Capture (Free, Benjamin Moore & Co.): Scan in whatever you're looking at with this app, and it will tell you what paint color is the best match for that shade. While other companies have color-pick apps, Kruse says he prefers this one because it's feature-packed and user-friendly. "Benjamin Moore is pretty much used across the industry, and this is simple to use," he says. "You can locate a retail paint store within the app, and it features Moore's color wheel and their color cards, so I have access to their entire line on the fly."
