How-To Guides
Practical how-to articles for Google Sheets and Excel. Every guide points to a free template or in-browser tool you can use immediately.
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How to Build a Gradebook in Google Sheets (Weighted Categories)
Build a weighted gradebook in Google Sheets with auto-averages, letter grades, and at-risk flags — set up your grading rules in 15 minutes.
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How to Build a Job Estimate in a Spreadsheet (Labor, Materials, Markup)
Build contractor job estimates with labor, materials, markup, and margin in one spreadsheet — a clear bid total clients can understand.
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How to Build a Pool Material Takeoff in a Spreadsheet
List rebar, plumbing, plaster, and tile per phase with quantities and cost — order materials without overbuying or shorting the job.
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How to Calculate Your Freelance Hourly Rate in a Spreadsheet
Work out the freelance hourly rate you actually need — target income, costs, taxes, and real billable hours, not a number you guessed from a forum post.
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How to Calculate Your Real Hourly Rate Across Side Gigs
Compare effective hourly pay across side gigs in one spreadsheet — see which hustles earn real money per hour and which ones waste your time.
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How to Estimate In-Ground Pool Build Costs in a Spreadsheet
Price pool size, decking, equipment, and labor with margin — build consistent estimates before you quote a dig date.
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How to Log Appliance Repair Service Calls in a Spreadsheet
Record appliance repair calls, diagnosis notes, fees, and status from booked to closed — repeat-customer history in one log.
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How to Log Attorney Billable Hours in a Spreadsheet
Log attorney billable time by matter with auto fee totals and billed vs. unbilled views — prep invoices without trust-account software.
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How to Log Handyman Service Calls and Charges in a Spreadsheet
Log handyman and trade service calls with issue notes, charges, and paid status — per-customer history without a dispatch app.
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How to Log HOA Common-Area Maintenance Requests in a Spreadsheet
Track HOA common-area work from request to vendor completion with cost — maintain shared property without a ticket portal.
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How to Log HOA Violations in a Spreadsheet
Track covenant violations by unit with notice dates and cured status — document HOA enforcement without management software.
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How to Log Pool Chemical Readings Per Visit in a Spreadsheet
Log pool chemical readings and doses per visit with a phone-friendly trend view — document service for customers and liability.
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