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 Weekly Meal Plan in a Spreadsheet (With Auto Grocery List)
Plan a week of meals and auto-build your grocery list in one spreadsheet — cut waste, spend less, and stop buying duplicates at the store.
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How to Clean a CSV Before Importing It Into Sheets or Excel
Clean a messy CSV before it breaks your import — duplicates, blank rows, stray spaces, and bad headers fixed in seconds with a free browser tool.
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How to Convert VLOOKUP to XLOOKUP in Google Sheets or Excel
Replace brittle VLOOKUP with XLOOKUP — paste the old formula, get the modern version, and skip counting column numbers in Sheets or Excel.
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How to Plan a Wedding Budget in a Spreadsheet (Before You Sign Contracts)
Plan a wedding budget with estimated vs. actual spend, deposits, and balances due — so vendor bills do not blow your number before the big day.
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How to Track Inventory in a Spreadsheet (Without Barcode Software)
Track stock levels, reorder points, and inventory value in a free spreadsheet — set up in ten minutes without barcodes or warehouse software.
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How to Track Rental Property Cash Flow in a Spreadsheet
Track rent, expenses, and cash flow per rental unit in one spreadsheet — tax-ready totals without property management software.
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How to Track Side Hustle Income and Expenses in a Spreadsheet
Log side income and expenses by source, see real profit after costs, and set aside tax money before the quarterly bill arrives.
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How to Understand a Spreadsheet Formula (Without Guessing)
Paste any Google Sheets or Excel formula and learn what it does, function by function — a free browser tool that explains without uploading your data.
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How to Budget a House Flip in a Spreadsheet (Before You Buy)
Build a house-flip budget that shows your profit before you make an offer — the costs flippers underestimate, plus a free template to run the numbers.
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How to Build a Weighted Sales Forecast in a Spreadsheet
Stop guessing your quarter. Build a weighted sales forecast in a spreadsheet that turns deal stages and probabilities into a number you can trust.
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How to Compare Mortgage Offers in a Spreadsheet
Lining up mortgage offers by rate alone hides the real cost. Use a spreadsheet to compare monthly payment, lifetime interest, and break-even on points.
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How to Cut Your Grocery Bill With a Budget Spreadsheet
A free grocery budget spreadsheet that tracks planned vs. actual spend by category, flags overspending, and turns spending confusion into a clear number.
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