{"product_id":"lars-diy-home-improvement-ai-skill","title":"Lars — DIY \u0026 Home Improvement AI Skill","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; color: #1A1A18; max-width: 680px;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #1A1A18; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\n    Drop Lars into Claude and get a DIY \u0026amp; 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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; color: #555550; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0 0 28px 0;\"\u003e\n    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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #EEF0FD; border-radius: 12px; padding: 24px 28px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #3B5CE4; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #1A1A18; padding: 7px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(59,92,228,0.12); display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color: #3B5CE4; font-weight: 600; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003eProject 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\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #1A1A18; padding: 7px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(59,92,228,0.12); display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color: #3B5CE4; font-weight: 600; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003eDecorating 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)\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #1A1A18; padding: 7px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(59,92,228,0.12); display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color: #3B5CE4; font-weight: 600; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003eBasic 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\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #1A1A18; padding: 7px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(59,92,228,0.12); display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color: #3B5CE4; font-weight: 600; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003eHome 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\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #1A1A18; padding: 7px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(59,92,228,0.12); display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color: #3B5CE4; font-weight: 600; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003eMaterials, 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\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #1A1A18; padding: 7px 0; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color: #3B5CE4; font-weight: 600; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003eBuilding 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\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; background: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #E8E6E0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 20px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px; color: #888780; font-family: monospace;\"\u003e📄 lars-diy-home.md\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"width: 1px; height: 16px; background: #E8E6E0;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px; color: #888780;\"\u003eUnder 2 min install\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"width: 1px; height: 16px; background: #E8E6E0;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px; color: #888780;\"\u003eWorks with Claude Sonnet 4 \u0026amp; Claude Cowork\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 3px solid #3B5CE4; padding-left: 16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #3B5CE4; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eHow to install\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #555550; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      Download the .md file → open Claude → paste the file content into your system prompt or Project instructions → 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.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kissmyskills","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57640347042056,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/1444\/7880\/files\/11_lars-diy-home.png?v=1776871443","url":"https:\/\/kissmyskills.com\/products\/lars-diy-home-improvement-ai-skill","provider":"KissMySkills","version":"1.0","type":"link"}