More from Evelyn Auer (Page 2)

Woman plugs coffee maker into an electrical outlet in a kitchen.
DIY

Electrical Outlet Not Working? 8 Common Reasons Why and How to Fix Them

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila, By Evelyn Auer

The water in a white toilet bubbling.
Bathrooms

What to Do When Your Toilet Is Bubbling

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila, Updated by Evelyn Auer

A blue portable generator is in front of a house.
Energy & Power

What Size Generator Do I Need?

By Katie Flannery, By Evelyn Auer, Updated by Paul Rankin

Split image showing a magnified drain fly on the left and a magnified fruit fly on the right.
Interior

Drain Flies vs. Fruit Flies: Tips for Identification and Prevention

By Sandi Schwartz, Updated by Evelyn Auer

A white wall with bubbling paint.
DIY

What Causes Paint Bubbling on a Wall—and How You Can Fix It 

By Bob Vila, Updated by Evelyn Auer

Signs of Carpenter Ants In The House
Interior

Don’t Ever Ignore These 6 Signs of Carpenter Ants in the House—Here’s Why

By Lauren Wingo, By Evelyn Auer

A mouse peeks out of a hole in a blue wall.
DIY

How to Get Rid of Mice for Good in 16 Steps

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, By Evelyn Auer

Early Signs of Bed Bugs
Interior

Solved! 6 Early Signs of Bed Bugs to Never Ignore

By Evelyn Auer

How to Get Rid of Hornets
Lawn & Garden

How To Get Rid of Hornets Safely and Effectively

By Meghan Wentland, By Evelyn Auer

long skinny black bug in house
Interior

Solved! What Are the Long, Skinny Black Bugs in My House?

By Evelyn Auer

tiny black bugs in bathroom
Interior

Help! What Are Those Tiny Black Bugs in the Bathroom?

By Evelyn Auer

A close up of a person rolling out a carpet.
Flooring

Is Carpet Really Making a Comeback? The Surprising Trend, Explained

By Sophie Kaemmerlé, By Evelyn Auer

Inground Pool Cost
Exterior

Inground Pool Cost Guide: What to Know, and How Much to Expect You’ll Pay

By Katie Flannery, By Evelyn Auer

Central AC Not Blowing Cold Air
DIY

Why Is My Central AC Not Blowing Cold Air?

By Brie Greenhalgh, By Evelyn Auer

Three workers install a new generator outside a home.
Energy & Power

How Much Does a Whole-House Generator Cost, and Should You Get One?

By Meghan Wentland, By Evelyn Auer

A French drain in a grassy yard.
Landscaping

French Drain Cost: What to Know and How Much You’ll Pay

By Glenda Taylor, By Evelyn Auer

how to get rid of mold on walls
Cleaning

Mold on Walls? The Key to Permanent Removal Is Knowing Where It Hides

By Michelle Ullman, By Bob Vila, By Evelyn Auer

A view of a worker installing a bathtub.
Bathroom Remodeling

Bathroom Remodel Cost: A Budgeting Guide for Homeowners

By Meghan Wentland, By Evelyn Auer

A spot of mold growing in the corner of a ceiling.
Cleaning

How to Test for Mold in Your Home in 6 Steps—(Even If You Can’t See It)

By Deirdre Mundorf, By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila, By Evelyn Auer

A worker repairs a foundation.
Basements

Basement Waterproofing: Costs and Key Considerations, Explained

By Tom Scalisi, By Evelyn Auer

A close-up of a sparkling backyard pool.
Exterior

How to Find a Leak in a Pool in 6 Steps

By Brie Greenhalgh, By Evelyn Auer

A close up of a dirty brick surface being cleaned by a pressure washer.
Exterior

How Much Does It Cost to Pressure Wash a Driveway?

By Katie Flannery, By Evelyn Auer

A glass of amber liquor and a cigarette in an ashtray sit atop a a wooden table.
Cleaning

Professional Cigarette Smoke Smell Removal: What to Expect

By Brionna Farney, By Evelyn Auer

A worker sprays foam insulation onto rafters in an attic.
Heating & Cooling

Spray Foam Insulation Cost: Everything You Need to Know

By Glenda Taylor, By Evelyn Auer

Two workers replace a window inside a home.
DIY

Window Replacement Cost Guide: Key Factors and Considerations

By Katie Flannery, By Evelyn Auer

A sparkling blue pool with two lounge chairs along the side of the pool.
Exterior

Pool Liner Replacement Cost: How Much You Can Expect to Pay

By Katie Flannery, By Evelyn Auer

A construction crew paves a driveway using heavy machinery.
Curb Appeal

How Much Does It Cost to Pave a Driveway?

By Brie Greenhalgh, By Evelyn Auer

An inspector uses a phone to photograph mold in a shower.
Cleaning

Here’s How Much a Mold Inspection Typically Costs

By Meghan Wentland, By Evelyn Auer

A view of a garage with a green door.
Curb Appeal

Building a Garage: Costs and Key Considerations, Explained

By Brie Greenhalgh, By Evelyn Auer

A pest control pro sprays for pests outside a brick home.
Interior

Thousands of Satisfied Customers Can’t Lie: The Most Persistent Pests Are No Match for Terminix

By Evelyn Auer

A backyard inground swimming pool with a black-and-glass enclosure protecting it from the elements.
Exterior

Building a Pool Screen Enclosure: Costs and Key Considerations

By Katie Flannery, By Evelyn Auer

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - above ground pool cost - cost range + average - May 2024
Exterior

How Much Does an Above-Ground Pool Cost? 

By Brie Greenhalgh, By Evelyn Auer

A close up of weeds in a yard.
DIY

Dealing With Your Neighbor’s Weeds: Lawn Care Nightmare, Or Annoying Eyesore?

By Evelyn Auer

Garage Door Replacement Cost Range + Average - 1
Curb Appeal

How Much Does Garage Door Replacement Cost? 

By Brie Greenhalgh, By Evelyn Auer

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Asphalt Driveway Cost - Cost Range + Average - April 2024
Curb Appeal

How Much Does an Asphalt Driveway Cost?

By Katie Flannery, By Evelyn Auer

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Foundation Repair Cost - Cost Range + Average - April 2024
Exterior

How Much Does Foundation Repair Cost?

By Katie Flannery, By Evelyn Auer

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Pool Maintenance Cost - Cost Range + Average - May 2024
Exterior

How Much Does Pool Maintenance Cost?

By Brie Greenhalgh, By Evelyn Auer

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - how much does it cost to build a pool -
Exterior

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Pool?

By Katie Flannery, By Evelyn Auer

How Does a Home Equity Loan Work
Home Finance

Solved! How Does a Home Equity Loan Work?

By Meghan Wentland, By Evelyn Auer, By Catherine Hiles

A blue pool net skimming a swimming pool as part of routine maintenance.
Exterior

How to Maintain a Pool: Tips For Safe Enjoyment All Season

By Brie Greenhalgh, By Evelyn Auer

A flat-screen TV sits stop a TV stand against a white wall with a couch in the foreground.
Interior

Here’s How Much TV Screen Repair Costs in 2025

By Katie Flannery, By Evelyn Auer

A woman holds her nose while looking at green mold growing on a wall.
Cleaning

What Does Mold Actually Smell Like?

By Dan Casarella, By Evelyn Auer

A team of people cleans a home using cleaning spray, wipes, mops, and window cleaner.
Cleaning

House Cleaning Costs: A Homeowner Budget Guide

By Brie Greenhalgh, By Evelyn Auer

A sparkling blue swimming pool in a back yard.
Exterior

How Much Does a Pool Heater Cost?

By Brie Greenhalgh, By Evelyn Auer

A view of hardwood flooring samples.
DIY

How Much Does It Cost to Refinish Hardwood Floors?

By Katie Flannery, By Catherine Hiles, By Evelyn Auer

A view of a worker fixing an electrical component.
DIY

The U.S. Desperately Needs Skilled Workers

By Evelyn Auer, By Catherine Hiles

Wall and baseboard of house showing damage.
Interior

5 Ways to Tell if You Have Termite Damage or Water Damage (or Both)

By Evelyn Auer

How to Build a Pool
Exterior

How To: Build a Pool

By Miranda Siwak, By Evelyn Auer

Popcorn Ceiling Removal Cost
Interior

How Much Does Popcorn Ceiling Removal Cost?

By Glenda Taylor, By Evelyn Auer

Two workers apply epoxy coating to a garage floor.
Exterior

All the Factors That Go Into Epoxy Garage Floor Costs

By Katie Flannery, By Evelyn Auer

A picture of a bathroom in two stages: before a remodel and after a remodel.
Bathrooms

Here’s Exactly Who to Hire for a Bathroom Remodel Project

By Evelyn Auer

A worker trims a tree.
Landscaping

How Much Does Tree Trimming Cost? These Are the Main Factors

By Lori Lovely, By Evelyn Auer

A close up of a worker on a ladder cleaning a home's gutter.
Exterior

Here’s How Much Gutter Cleaning Typically Costs

By Brie Greenhalgh, By Evelyn Auer

A close up of a person using a tool to repair a deck.
Deck, Patio & Porch

Deck Repair Costs: A Homeowner Budgeting Guide

By Brie Greenhalgh, By Evelyn Auer

A man installs a brown door in a house.
Doors

How Much Does Door Installation Cost?

By Katie Flannery, By Evelyn Auer

A close up of someone running a faucet to full a glass with water.
Appliances

Water Softener System Cost Guide: What to Know and How Much You’ll Pay

By Brie Greenhalgh, By Evelyn Auer

A worker adjusts a dial on a water heater.
Interior

How Much Does Water Heater Replacement Cost?

By Katie Flannery, By Evelyn Auer

A mole pokes out of its burrow.
DIY

Effective and Humane Ways to Get Rid of Moles (and Take Back Your Lawn)

By Bob Vila, By Evelyn Auer

A view of a person's hand adjusting a lawn sprinkler.
Landscaping

Lawn Sprinkler System Cost: What to Know and How Much You’ll Pay

By Glenda Taylor, By Evelyn Auer

An above ground pool on a lawn on a bright day.
Exterior

How to Level Ground for Pool Installation: 8 Steps to Follow

By Lauren Wingo, By Evelyn Auer

Two workers in hard hats smile and assess an electrical panel.
Interior

Electrical Panel Replacement Cost: A Homeowner Budget Guide

By Katie Flannery, By Evelyn Auer

A view of a finished basement.
Basements

Finishing Your Basement: Costs and Key Considerations, Explained

By Katie Flannery, By Evelyn Auer

A view of a worker installing vinyl siding on a house.
Curb Appeal

Vinyl Siding: Costs and Key Considerations, Explained

By Meghan Wentland, By Evelyn Auer

A view of two heat pumps outside.
Cooling

Heat Pump Costs: A Budgeting Guide for Installation and Replacement

By Glenda Taylor, By Evelyn Auer