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Recent Updates

Last updated April 2026

Changelog

A record of major changes, new calculators, and data updates across FreeCostCalculator.

April 13, 2026 : Data quality audit. Removed 7 calculators with insufficient data (auto-insurance, home-insurance, pest-control, kitchen, bathroom, fence, truck-rental). 15 calculators remain active with verified data.

April 2026 : Added childcare, renters insurance, home warranty, and home security calculators. Expanded to 4 verticals: Home Improvement, Insurance, Childcare, and Home Services.

April 2026 : Rebuilt all pricing engines with v2 architecture. State-specific labor, material, and overhead data from BLS and Craftsman sources.

April 7, 2026 : Site launch with 14 home improvement calculators covering all 50 states.

March 2026 : Launched methodology page with full formula documentation.

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