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Plan a home project from start to finish
A DIY or decorating job has no plan, so it drags on. Get the steps, materials list and a realistic timeline.
The prompt · ChatGPT
Help me plan a home project. The project: [e.g. paint the living room, new garden shed, retile the bathroom] Room or space: [size and current state] My DIY skill: [beginner / some experience / confident] Tools I have: [list] Budget: [amount or "keep it cheap"] When I can work on it: [e.g. weekends in November] Ask me up to 4 questions first if anything important is missing. Wait for my answers. Then give me: 1. The steps in the right order, with rough time for each. 2. A shopping list of materials and tools, with quantities where you can. 3. A timeline across my available days. 4. Which jobs I should leave to a professional, and why (especially gas, electrics and structural work). 5. Common mistakes to avoid. Don't guess prices; leave a blank for me to fill in. UK English. Stay in this ChatGPT chat. Do not turn on apps or connectors, and do not use memory from another chat.
A short example
Fill the blanks, then paste. e.g. paint the living room, new garden shed, retile the bathroom: a short note you already have. size and current state: a short note you already have. Leave the rest of the prompt as written.
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