A DIY Day

A DIY Day tells homeowners and contractors which days this week actually work for an outdoor project, not just what the weather is. Enter a U.S. ZIP code and it scores every day for 10 outdoor jobs: deck staining, exterior painting, pouring concrete, driveway sealing, spraying weed killer, fertilizing a lawn, pressure washing, garage floor epoxy, exterior caulking and spray painting.

Each project has its own rules. The tool checks temperature ranges, humidity, dew point, wind and gusts, and, most importantly, the rain, dew and overnight cold in the hours after you finish, when fresh stain, paint, sealer or concrete is most vulnerable. For concrete it also estimates the ACI evaporation rate that predicts plastic-shrinkage cracking.

Forecasts come directly from the hourly National Weather Service data for your exact location. It is completely free, needs no account or sign-up, and is fully mobile-friendly.

Key features:

• 7-day go / maybe / no-go verdicts for 10 outdoor projects
• Checks rain-free hours after you finish, not just during work
• Dew point, humidity, wind and overnight-low checks
• ACI evaporation rate for concrete cracking risk
• Real-time hourly National Weather Service data for any U.S. ZIP code
• 100% free with no sign-up or credit card required