Exterior(Page 11)

Create and maintain a sturdy structure—even add curb appeal and enhance your home's energy savings—with a wide range of exterior projects.

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Deck vs. Patio Cost

The Cost of Building a Deck vs. a Patio: 8 Factors to Consider When Upgrading Your Backyard

By Katie Flannery

Shrubs in front of home covered with snow in the winter

The 20 Best Winter Plants for Year-Round Curb Appeal

By Jennifer Noonan

The August Wi-Fi Smart Lock installed on a door during testing.

Tested: The Best Door Locks For Your Home, Garage, or Rental

By Glenda Taylor, Savannah Sher

Large oak tree in front of nice neighborhood

10 Types of Oak Trees That Are Perfect for Home Landscapes

A person using the best cheap snow blower option to clear a path in snow

The Best Cheap Snow Blowers, Vetted

By Zach Lazzari

Pool Leak Repair Cost

How Much Does Pool Leak Repair Cost?

By Katie Flannery

Lightning Storm in Suburban Neighborhood

Sponsored Content

Now Is the Best Time to Buy a Home Generator—Here’s Why

Woman checking fuse box while holding lit candle

15 Things You Should Never Do When the Power Goes Out

By Ayn Monique Klahre, Kelly Weimert

8 Ways to Upgrade Your Backyard with Pavers

Driveways & Walkways

8 Ways to Upgrade Your Backyard with Pavers

By Bob Vila Staff

9 Insanely Easy 1-Hour Backyard Projects

9 Insanely Easy 1-Hour Backyard Projects

By Bob Vila Staff

7 Thrifty Designs for a DIY Walkway

Driveways & Walkways

7 Thrifty Designs for a DIY Walkway

By Bob Vila Staff

Slash Your Electric Bill with 11 Savvy Hacks

Slash Your Electric Bill with 11 Savvy Hacks

By Bob Vila Staff

Hurricane rain and wind viewed through a car window

The 18 Worst Storms in History to Hit the United States

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Kohler generator outside near deck in daytime

So, You Want to… Install a Whole-House Generator

view of back of modern home with manicured lawn and three air conditioning units at the back of the house

Energy Efficiency: What Do All Those Ratings Really Mean?

By Tony Carrick

15 DIY Dog House Ideas for Your Furry Friend

15 DIY Dog House Ideas for Your Furry Friend

By Stacey L. Nash

13 Beautiful DIY Flower Pot Ideas for Your Porch or Garden

13 Beautiful DIY Flower Pot Ideas for Your Porch or Garden

By Stacey L. Nash

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Concrete Patio Cost - Cost Range + Average - July 2023

Deck, Patio & Porch

How Much Does a Concrete Patio Cost to Build?

By Brie Greenhalgh, Evelyn Auer

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Paver Patio Cost - Cost Range + Average - June 2023

Deck, Patio & Porch

How Much Does a Paver Patio Cost?

By Brie Greenhalgh, Evelyn Auer

KOHLER 26kW Home Generator in the rain

How to Use a Generator When the Power Goes Out

By Timothy Dale

Man in orange shorts situates a pool vacuum in deep end of blue pool.

How to Vacuum a Pool Like a Pro

By Timothy Dale

Large, rectangular above-ground pool surrounded by beautiful natural home landscaping

14 Above-Ground Pool Landscaping Ideas You’ll Want to Copy

By Emily Benda Gaylord

tall picket fence surrounded by blooming shrubs

13 Charming Ways to Incorporate Picket Fencing on Your Property

By Henry J Bravo

7 Things Every Great Garage Needs

7 Things Every Great Garage Needs

By Michael Franco

The best air compressor for home garages option in use inflating a tire

The Best Air Compressors for Home Garages

small patio idea with gravel and deck

16 Small Patio Ideas That Are Big on Charm

By Emily Benda Gaylord

large brick house with tried stone wall landscaping and bright trees and bushes

12 Expert Landscaping Ideas for the Front of the House

By Larry Bilotti

Stucco Repair Cost

Stucco Repair: How Much Does It Cost?

By Timothy Dale

Excavation Cost

How Much Does Land Excavation Cost?

By Sandi Schwartz

Composite Decking vs. Wood Cost

Composite Decking vs. Wood Cost Comparison: 9 Considerations Before Choosing

By Katie Flannery

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Cabin?

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Cabin?

By Stephanie Mickelson

Hail Damage vs. Blistering

Hail Damage vs. Blistering: 4 Crucial Differences Between These Types of Roof Damage

By Melissa Graham

The best garage door threshold option installed in a clean garage

The Best Garage Door Thresholds, Vetted

By Timothy Dale

The Right Path: 15 Wonderful Walkway Designs

The Right Path: 15 Wonderful Walkway Designs

By Jennifer Noonan

These 17 Stone Walkways Are Simple to DIY

Driveways & Walkways

These 17 Stone Walkways Are Simple to DIY

By Jennifer Noonan

mother leaning out drivers side of window of red SUV looking at daughter in backseat window in desert landscape

12 Ways to Stay Cool When Your Car’s AC Gives Out

Rose care and rose deadheading in summer. A woman is deadheading, cutting off faded rose flowers for new blooms using sharp pruning shears.

The Dos and Don’ts of Deadheading Flowers

By Katelin Hill

front yard with brightly colored wildflowers in the foreground and a blurry cottage with front porch in dark wood in the background

What Is Meadowscaping and Can Your Neighbors Handle It?

By Jahleen Turnbull-Sousa

should you leave your porch light on at night

Solved! Should You Leave Your Porch Light on at Night?

By Meghan Wentland

Fence Repair Cost

How Much Does Fence Repair Cost?

By Katie Flannery

Tesla Solar Roof Cost

How Much Does a Tesla Solar Roof Cost?

By Rochel Maday

Left side: Gas stovetop with two flames lit. Right: Electric stovetop with one burner red

Gas vs. Electric Stove: Which is Better?

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Kelly Weimert

Replace My Pool Pump Motor or the Whole Pump

Solved! Is It Better to Replace My Pool Pump Motor, or the Whole Pump?

By Melissa Graham

Renewal by Andersen vs. Pella

Renewal by Andersen vs. Pella: Which Window Replacement Company Should You Choose?

By Meghan Wentland

Two men shaking hands

Trees and Property Lines: 9 Things All Neighbors Need to Know for Storm Season

By Glenda Taylor

A person using the best asphalt driveway crack filler option to fill a crack

Driveways & Walkways

Vetted: The Best Asphalt Driveway Crack Fillers

By James Fitzgerald

The Best Window Brands Options

The Best Window Brands for the Home

By Jasmine Harding

chain link fence installed in lush green lawn

How to Install a Chain Link Fence

By Tony Carrick

Woman cleaning windows

16 Tips for Your Cleanest Windows Ever

By Cody Calamaio

Storm Windows Cost

How Much Do Storm Windows Cost?

By Stephanie Mickelson

shovel being pushed into hole in soil by one black boot in grass

What Is a Perc Test?

By Timothy Dale

Metal Roofing Pros and Cons

7 Things to Know Before Choosing a Metal Roof

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

The Dos and Don'ts of Building a Retaining Wall

The Dos and Don’ts of Building Retaining Walls

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

The Dolphin Escape robotic pool cleaner power adaptor set up next to an above-ground pool

I Tested a Popular Above-Ground Robotic Pool Cleaner: Is It Worth the Price?

By Stephanie Cronk

a tiny dog sits in a modern looking dog house next to one empty dog house in a clean living room

10 Dog House Plans You Can DIY for Your Furry Best Friend

By Tony Carrick

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Cost to Stain a Deck - Cost Range + Average - May 2023

How Much Does It Cost to Stain a Deck?

By Katie Flannery, Evelyn Auer

Water Bugs in Your Pool

4 Types of Water Bugs That Appear in Pools And What to Do About Them

By Melissa Graham

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Garage Door Opener Installation - Cost Range + Average - May 2023

How Much Does Garage Door Opener Installation Cost?

By Katie Flannery, Evelyn Auer

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Hurricane Windows Cost - Cost Range + A

How Much Do Hurricane Windows Cost?

By Katie Flannery, Evelyn Auer

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Roof Repair Cost - Cost Range + Average - May 2023

How Much Does Roof Repair Cost?

By Brie Greenhalgh, Evelyn Auer

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Gutter Installation Cost - Cost Range + Average - May 2023

How Much Does Gutter Installation Cost?

By Katie Flannery, Evelyn Auer

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - How Much Does it Cost to Build a Deck - Cost Range + Average - May 2023

Deck, Patio & Porch

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Deck?

By Brie Greenhalgh, Evelyn Auer

Family charging a tablet while camping

Power Your Family’s Next Outdoor Adventure with Jackery’s Portable Generators

By Julian Vittorio

Types of Shingles to Consider for Your New Roof

18 Types of Roof Shingles

By Manasa Reddigari, Tom Scalisi