Professional Plans. Your Hands.

Build It
Like a Lion.

Skip the contractor — or become one. Get a professional plan from a licensed trade expert. Execute it yourself or manage your own crew. Save 25–80% either way.

Start My Project → Be Your Own GC
$984B
DIY Market
60–80%
Avg Savings
72hrs
Plan Delivery
How it works
Your project. Your plan.
01Describe your project in 5 minutes
02Licensed pro builds your custom plan
03Execute it yourself or manage your crew
04Save thousands vs hiring a GC
Average homeowner saves
$8,400
vs hiring a GC
on a typical remodel
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The Process

How DIY Lion Works

Four steps from "I have a project" to "I built it myself" — with a real professional guiding every decision.

STEP 01
📋
Post Your Project
Describe your project, set your budget, and choose your execution style — DIY or manage your own crew.
STEP 02
🔍
Get Matched
We match your project to a licensed trade professional who specializes in your project type.
STEP 03
📐
Receive Your Plan
Your licensed pro delivers a detailed, step-by-step project plan within 24–72 hours.
STEP 04
🏗️
Build It
Execute the plan yourself or hire and manage licensed subcontractors directly — no GC markup.
The old way

Without DIY Lion

  • Contractor quotes: $10,000–$25,000 for a bathroom remodel
  • Wait 4–8 weeks for a contractor to become available
  • Contractor markup: 25–40% on top of every subcontractor
  • No visibility into what you're paying for
  • Zero control over who works in your home
With DIY Lion

The Lion Way

  • Professional plan delivered in 24–72 hours
  • Pay for the plan, not the markup — save 25–80%
  • Execute yourself or manage your own licensed crew
  • Full transparency — every cost, every trade
  • You own the project. You own the savings.
How Pricing Works

You Set the Budget.
Pros Make Their Case.

No fixed pricing. Post your project and budget — licensed pros propose what they can deliver. Negotiate directly until both sides agree.

1
You Post & Set Budget
Describe your project, set your ideal budget range. Free to post.
2
Pros Review & Propose
Licensed pros review your brief and submit what they can deliver within your budget.
3
You Negotiate & Accept
Counter, accept, or decline. No pressure. Your plan is delivered once you agree.
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Plans start at $50 — you set the max
Typical plans range from $50 to $500 depending on project complexity. You control the budget. You approve before any payment is made.
Two Ways to Use DIY Lion

Pick Your Path

Whether you want to swing the hammer yourself or manage your own licensed crew — DIY Lion has a track built for you.

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DIY Track
Do It Yourself
Get a professional plan and execute the work yourself. Perfect for skilled homeowners who want expert guidance without paying a contractor to do the work.
💰 Save up to 80% vs hiring a GC
Start My Project →
📋
Be Your Own GC Track
Manage Your Own Crew
Get a plan, hire licensed subcontractors directly, and manage the project yourself. Cut out the general contractor markup entirely while keeping professional quality.
💰 Save 25–40% vs hiring a GC
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Trusted by Homeowners

What People Say

★★★★★

"Peter brings the same discipline and integrity to his work that he brings to everything else — I'd trust him with any project in my home without hesitation."

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Wilson N.
Houston, TX
Verified
★★★★★

"If you need someone who will actually show up, do the job right, and treat your home like it's his own — Peter is exactly that person."

P
Paul A.
Washington, DC
Verified
★★★★★

"Working with Peter means zero guesswork — he's clear, competent, and gets it done the way you envisioned it from the start."

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Rodney T.
Richmond, VA
Verified

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Your project brief takes under 5 minutes. Your custom plan arrives in 24–72 hours.

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