$19.99 with full refund within 30 days, no questions asked.

Buy this + this. Skip that.

Tell us what you're trying to do. Alder gives you the right materials, quantities, skip list, and overbuy warnings. If your project budget is $100+, Smart Cart typically pays for itself with $20+ in savings.

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Small repair
Example

Deck & outdoor · Lake property

Live preview · Full plan unlocks at $19.99
Items in your buy list
5
Items to skip
5
Estimated savings
$280.00–$660.00
Typical spend$220.00–$760.00

Steers you off propane patio heaters at lakeshore, citronella for blackflies, and wood Adirondacks left out year-round.

Avoid duplicate products

We tell you what you already have so you don't buy it twice.

Avoid kit bundles

Right quantities for your space and scope — no pallets of extras.

Avoid contractor-grade for a small refresh

Get the right quality for the job, not more.

Avoid extra trips

One well-planned order saves time, gas, and frustration.

Smart Cart is right for you if…

  • You are opening the deck, dock, or yard for the season
  • Lake-rated picks matter — Sunbrella, marine-grade, hidden-fastener
  • You want to know which "outdoor" gear actually survives Vermont winters
  • You have $100+ to spend on outdoor goods this season

Use Worth-It Plan instead if…

  • You are debating whether to refresh, repair, or rebuild the deck
  • You have a contractor quote on deck rebuild
See Worth-It Plan
$19.9924-hour refund window

Tell us what you're trying to do. Alder gives you the right materials, quantities, skip list, and overbuy warnings. If your project budget is $100+, Smart Cart typically pays for itself with $20+ in savings.

Want to understand the method first? The Buy/Skip/Wait pillar guide walks through four real Vermont projects and the dollar logic behind each recommendation.

Read the Buy/Skip/Wait method →