Tools — Free Calculators & Pickers
Free interactive tools that turn vague questions into specific answers. Bill audit. Recommendation engine. Coverage maps. Speed picker. No accounts, no email gates — just answer a few questions and get a real result.
Available tools
Every tool on this page is free, no-signup, and gives you a real, personalized answer in under 60 seconds. Built by Bear & Rick because the alternatives online are either gated behind email captures or just affiliate landing pages dressed up as tools.
Paste your cable bill. We'll find the junk. →
Paste your Comcast, Spectrum, Verizon Fios, Cox, or AT&T cable bill. We'll flag every junk fee and overlap.
🏟 Where Do I Watch My Team? →
NEW. Pick your NFL / NBA / NHL / MLB team + your ZIP. Get the honest carriage map across YouTube TV, Hulu+Live, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling, and cable. Covers 124 teams across 4 leagues. Free, no login. Updated quarterly.
TV Mount Install Builder →
8-question consultation. Walks you through wall type, fireplace, TV, install path — outputs Rick's exact parts list, total budget, and a one-click Amazon cart.
AV System Designer →
The new flagship tool. Pick your TV, AVR or soundbar, every source device, and your speaker layout. Outputs the connection diagram, compatibility flags (9.4 AVRs with only 7 powered channels, missing eARC, HDMI 2.1 shortfalls), setting checklist, and Amazon cart. Mobile-first.
Install Cost Calculator →
What does TV + home theater install actually cost? Side-by-side DIY vs handyman vs pro AV — adjusted for your ZIP. Real national-average labor rates plus regional cost-of-living multipliers. Free, 4 inputs.
⚠ Pre-Wire Planner →
Drywall closes next week? Plan every low-voltage cable run before it's too late. 12 room templates, 20+ intent types. Per-room spec the electrician can pull from + a $199 FaceTime walkthrough option if you want a live install vet.