Tasks

A task is a single job inside a phase, like "Remove cabinets" or "Install backsplash".

• Tasks > Add Task
• Pick the phase and set the status
• Add photos and costs as you go

Add a task

Choose Add Task and fill in:

• Task Name
• Description
• Phase: pick one first. Create phases on Projects if you have none.
• Status: Pending, In Progress or Completed
• Start Date and End Date
• Assign to Rooms: optional
• DIY task: tick it if you are doing the work yourself

Tip: For a DIY task, enter the Estimated DIY savings. It shows on the task so you remember why you did it yourself.

What a task card shows

• Status and progress
• View Ideas: ideas linked to this task
• Add cost: money spent, with the vendor if you want
• Phase, dates and DIY savings
• Rooms
• Sharing switches for the showcase

Photos and videos

• Use Upload photos or videos or Add link.
• Mark each one as Before, After or Unclassified.
• Add a caption if you like.
• Choose one as the main picture with Change main media.

Tip: Before and after photos are what make a showcase worth reading.

Link ideas to a task

• Open View Ideas on the task.
• Add or remove ideas.
• Or pick the task from the idea itself. See Ideas and voting.

Record costs

• Choose Add cost on the task.
• Enter a description and an amount.
• Pick a vendor if it applies.
• It appears on the Budget page.

Common questions

Why can't I edit a task? Your role may be Viewer, or the project may be archived. See Members and roles.

Can I delete a task? Yes, with the bin icon. Use the box icon to archive it instead.