Start My Project — DIY Lion

Tell us about your project and we'll match you with the right licensed professional. Under 5 minutes.

01Project

02Details

03Budget

04Contact

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You're In The Pride!

Your project brief has been received. We're matching you with the right professional now.

Reference Number

DL-2025-0001

What Happens Next

Confirmation email arrives within 2 minutes
We match your project with a credentialed professional (usually within 1 hour)
Your custom plan delivered within 24–72 hours
Direct access to your pro for follow-up questions during the build

What are you building?

Select your project type. Choose "Other" if yours isn't listed.

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AI Auto-Fill

Describe your project in plain English — we'll fill the form for you

Project Type *

Project Description *

Project Location — City, State *

Your Skill Level *

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Beginner

First major DIY project

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Intermediate

Done smaller projects before

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Experienced

Comfortable with tools & builds

How do you plan to execute this project? *

🔨 DIY Track

I will do the work myself with a professional step-by-step plan

Save 60–80% vs contractor

⭐ Be My Own GC

I will hire licensed subs and manage the project myself

Eliminate 25–40% GC markup

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Project Details & Photos

More detail = more accurate plan. Photos are especially valuable.

Approximate Square Footage

Target Completion Date

Key Dimensions (if known)

Special Requirements or Concerns

Project Photos — up to 5 photos recommended

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Drop photos here or click to upload

JPG, PNG, HEIC • Up to 5 photos

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Your Project Budget

Share your target budget — your matched pro will propose a plan within your range.

Total Project Budget

$2,500

Drag to set your estimated total project budget — materials, labor, and all costs combined

$500$10K$25K$50K+

What would you like to pay for the professional plan? *

This is separate from your project budget — it is what you are willing to pay the licensed professional for their custom plan document, materials list, and guidance.

Under $100

Simple single-trade projects

$100 – $250

Standard DIY plans

$250 – $500

Complex multi-trade plans

$500 – $1,000

GC plans and large projects

Open to Proposals

Let pros suggest their price

Or enter a specific amount:

💡 Pros can accept, counter, or decline based on your plan budget. You can negotiate after receiving proposals.

⭐ Plan scope and pricing will be agreed with your pro

Once matched, your pro will review your project and propose a custom plan — including scope, deliverables, and price. You can accept, counter-offer, or decline. No fixed pricing — everything is negotiated between you and your pro.

How did you hear about DIY Lion?

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Almost Done — Your Contact Info

Where should we send your plan and matching notification?

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number (optional — for faster matching)

I understand DIY Lion plans are for informational purposes only and require review by my local building authority before construction begins. Read full disclaimer. Off-Platform Disclaimer (Required): I understand that DIY Lion serves solely as an introduction and plan delivery platform. Any agreements, payments, communications, or work arrangements made between myself and a trade professional outside of the DIY Lion platform are entirely at my own risk. DIY Lion LLC assumes no liability whatsoever for any transactions, disputes, injuries, property damage, or financial losses arising from off-platform arrangements. All engagements must occur through the DIY Lion platform to be covered by our terms and protections. Read full disclaimer. Send me weekly DIY tips, featured plans, and materials guides. Unsubscribe anytime.

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Start Your Project

What Happens Next