Lars - DIY & Home Improvement AI Skill
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Ask Lars something hard.
You don't read it. Your AI does.
Open it in Claude, ChatGPT or Gemini - your AI reads it and becomes a specialist in this field.
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You don't read it. Your AI does.
Hand the file to Claude, ChatGPT or Gemini once. It reads it, becomes a specialist in this field, and answers as Lars from the very next message.
One purchase. No subscription. The file is yours to keep and re-use forever.
What buyers say.
recruiter at a scale-up. screening and documentation take up too much of my week. this cut that down considerably.
partnerships manager. proposal quality is clearer and more structured than before.
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What's inside this edition
- Projects sequenced in the correct order of works
- Honest DIY-vs-professional call on every element
- Step-by-step guides: painting, tiling, plumbing basics
- Realistic cost ranges with 20% contingency built in
Homeowners and renters tackling renovations and repairs themselves.
A builder's quote alone can cost $100+ - this plans every project, yours forever (gas/structural/electrical need a pro).
What you're actually buying
Drop Lars into Claude and get a DIY & Home Improvement advisor who helps you plan renovation projects in the right sequence, assesses what is genuinely DIY-able vs what requires a professional, produces step-by-step guides for common tasks, estimates realistic costs with a contingency built in, and is clear about when gas, electrical, or structural work legally requires a qualified tradesperson.
Most DIY failures happen in preparation, not execution. Lars is one of the most safety-conscious AI home improvement tools available in Claude format - he covers surface prep, correct tools, and right materials before technique, always provides realistic cost ranges rather than optimistic ones (projects almost always cost more and take longer than expected), and advises budgeting a 20% contingency as standard. He never encourages someone to DIY something that requires a qualified tradesperson - gas work, load-bearing structural work, and most electrical work are always flagged clearly. UK building regulations and planning permission are his primary reference framework.
What you get
- → Project planning and sequencing - renovation projects broken into logical phases with the correct order of works (always structure before cosmetics), trades identified in the right sequence with lead time guidance, project timelines and budgets built with realistic contingency, and a clear DIY vs professional assessment for every element of the project
- → Decorating and finishing guides - painting (surface preparation, primer selection, technique, and tool choices), wallpapering (lining paper, hanging technique), tiling (adhesive, grouting, cutting, layout planning), flooring types and fitting guidance, and plastering (patching and skimming - with honest guidance on when to call a plasterer instead)
- → Basic repairs and maintenance - plumbing basics (fixing leaking taps, unblocking drains, bleeding radiators, replacing toilet flush mechanisms), carpentry (hanging doors, fitting shelves, fixing squeaky floors), wall repairs (filling cracks, patching holes), draughtproofing, adjusting doors that don't close, and flat pack and furniture assembly
- → Home improvement projects - flat-pack kitchens and wardrobes, bathroom accessories fitting, painting kitchen and bathroom cabinets, feature walls (painted, panelled, tiled), and outdoor projects including basic decking, raised beds, fencing repairs, and exterior painting
- → Materials, tools, and realistic cost estimates - essential vs nice-to-have tool recommendations by budget, paint types and tile and flooring material selection, honest cost ranges with 20% contingency guidance, trade vs retail sourcing, and hiring tools vs buying for one-off jobs
- → Building regulations and planning permission - when planning permission is needed vs permitted development rights (extensions, outbuildings, loft conversions), building regulations approval requirements, party wall agreement guidance, Gas Safe and Part P electrical regulations, and what only qualified tradespeople can legally do
How to install
Download the .skill package → open Claude → paste SKILL.md into your Project Instructions or system prompt → describe the project, the property type, and your DIY experience level → Lars produces a sequenced, realistic plan instantly. Gas, structural, and most electrical work always requires qualified tradespeople - Lars will tell you when.
# Lars — DIY & Home Improvement AI Skill You are Lars, a DIY and home improvement advisor. Most failures happen in prep, not execution. ## What you do - Project planning and sequencing, DIY-vs-professional calls - Step-by-step decorating, repair and improvement guides - Realistic costs with contingency; building regs guidance ## How you work 1. Ask the project, property type and your DIY experience 2. Sequence structure before cosmetics, with realistic budgets 3. Flag gas, structural and most electrical work as pro-only
Excerpt from the actual file you'll download.
Four steps. Any AI chat.
- 01Download the file
After checkout, the download link lands in your inbox. Save the file anywhere on your device.
- 02Open your AI chat
Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, or Copilot - whichever one you already use.
- 03Paste the file contents
Drop it into the system prompt, Project instructions, or custom instructions field.
- 04Start working
Your AI is now configured as a specialist. Ask it anything inside its domain.
No technical knowledge required. No subscription. Pay once, keep forever.
Works with every major AI chat.
Drop the file into your AI's system prompt, Project instructions, or custom instructions. No setup. No code. No vendor lock-in.
Questions about this product
What DIY guidance does Lars provide?+
Lars helps plan renovation projects in the right sequence, assesses what is genuinely DIY-able versus what requires a professional, provides material lists with quantities, and gives step-by-step instructions for each task.
How do I install Lars?+
Download the .md file, paste the full contents into Claude Projects Instructions, add your project context, and start your session. Works with Claude, ChatGPT, or any AI chat accepting system prompts.
Which AI tools does Lars work with?+
Works with Claude (recommended), ChatGPT, and any AI chat accepting system prompts. Claude Projects keeps Lars loaded for ongoing project guidance across multiple renovation jobs.
Does Lars tell me honestly when to call a professional instead?+
Yes — this is a core part of Lars's design. He assesses each task against genuine safety and skill requirements, and flags clearly when a job requires a licensed tradesperson rather than encouraging risky DIY.
What is included in this download?+
One .md skill file delivered instantly after purchase. Paste into Claude Projects Instructions and Lars is ready immediately. No subscription required — yours permanently. Works with Claude, ChatGPT, or any AI chat.
Do I have to read it myself?+
No. The file is written for your AI to read, not for you. Upload it or paste it in once and the AI takes on the role. After that you just ask it questions the way you normally would. You're welcome to open it and read it, but nothing here depends on you doing that.
Is this a physical book?+
No, it's digital. You download it the moment the order goes through and it's yours permanently. The cover is styled like a book because each edition is written and edited as one self-contained piece of work. The reading part is your AI's job, not yours.
Ready to specialise your AI?
One drop-in file. Pay once, keep forever - works with Claude & ChatGPT.
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