Exterior(Page 5)

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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A new home's concrete slab foundation is laid in a dirt lot in front of a neighborhood.

Concrete, Block, and Slab Foundations Concrete, Block, and Slab Foundations

The Best Solar-Powered Security Camera Options

The Best Solar-Powered Security Cameras The Best Solar-Powered Security Cameras

By Timothy Dale, Bob Beacham

Nine gutter sealants, tapes, and caulks laying on a granite countertop

The Best Gutter Sealants to Prevent Leaks and Damage, Tested The Best Gutter Sealants to Prevent Leaks and Damage, Tested

By Bob Beacham, Mark Wolfe

The best garage door openers option installed in a clean garage that's set up for watching sports

The 9 Best Garage Door Openers, Vetted The 9 Best Garage Door Openers, Vetted

By Tony Carrick

The Best Smart Lock Options

The Best Smart Locks For Your Needs, Tested and Reviewed The Best Smart Locks For Your Needs, Tested and Reviewed

By Nancy Dunham, Glenda Taylor

how to stain a concrete floor

How to Stain Concrete How to Stain Concrete

Garage Dodge Charger

How To Build the Perfect Starter Mechanic’s Garage How To Build the Perfect Starter Mechanic’s Garage

By Hank O’Hop

fiber cement siding

Fiber Cement Siding 101: What to Know About Cost, Maintenance, and More Fiber Cement Siding 101: What to Know About Cost, Maintenance, and More

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Steve Bernstein

decorative straw bale ideas

8 Ways to Use Straw Bales for Festive and Functional Outdoor Decor 8 Ways to Use Straw Bales for Festive and Functional Outdoor Decor

By Jennifer Noonan

how to insulate a garage door

Thinking About Insulating Your Garage Door? Here’s What You Need to Know Thinking About Insulating Your Garage Door? Here’s What You Need to Know

By Glenda Taylor

How to Pour Concrete

How to Pour Concrete the Right Way How to Pour Concrete the Right Way

By Theresa Clement, Steffani Cameron

A patio chair with cushion surrounded by a vacuum cleaner and materials needed to clean the cushions.

How to Clean Outdoor Cushions How to Clean Outdoor Cushions

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Jennifer Noonan

The Best Patio Doors Option in an undecorated room leading to a cement patio

The Best Patio Doors for Easy Access to Your Space The Best Patio Doors for Easy Access to Your Space

By Timothy Dale, Jasmine Harding

The Best Retractable Screen Doors Option

The Best Retractable Screen Doors for the Home The Best Retractable Screen Doors for the Home

By Deirdre Mundorf

The Best Concrete Bonding Agents Option

The Best Concrete Bonding Agents for Your Project The Best Concrete Bonding Agents for Your Project

A carpenter with eye protection and grey hat uses a sander on outdoor decking.

How to Sand a Deck the Right Way How to Sand a Deck the Right Way

By Mark Clement

Older man in jeans and cap coats asphalt driveway with a seal using proper equipment.

How to Seal a Driveway How to Seal a Driveway

By Larry Bilotti, Bob Vila

A roofer in an orange jacket and yellow hardhat is seen on a slate roof.

7 Roofing Scams That Cost Homeowners Thousands of Dollars 7 Roofing Scams That Cost Homeowners Thousands of Dollars

By Katie Flannery

The Best Storm Door Option

The Best Storm Doors for Inclement Weather Conditions The Best Storm Doors for Inclement Weather Conditions

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Chlorine Tablets Option

The Best Chlorine Tablets for a Clean and Clear Pool The Best Chlorine Tablets for a Clean and Clear Pool

By Timothy Dale

The Best Digital Torque Wrench Options

The Best Digital Torque Wrenches, Tested The Best Digital Torque Wrenches, Tested

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

The Best Exterior Paints Options

The Best Exterior Paints for Every Outdoor Surface The Best Exterior Paints for Every Outdoor Surface

By Glenda Taylor

A group of the 8 best neck fans and their boxes on an outdoor table before testing.

The Best Neck Fans for Keeping Cool The Best Neck Fans for Keeping Cool

By Stephanie Cronk, Additional research provided by Tony Carrick

A close up of a been in a pool.

Here’s How Your Pool Attracts Bees—And How You Can Keep Them Away (Without Killing Them) Here’s How Your Pool Attracts Bees—And How You Can Keep Them Away (Without Killing Them)

By Stephanie Mickelson

Anker SOLIX F3800 During a Hurricane

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8 Gazebo Plans for Building a Shaded Hangout in Your Yard 8 Gazebo Plans for Building a Shaded Hangout in Your Yard

By Deirdre Mundorf

Exterior of red brick home with slate-colored asphalt roof.

Asphalt Shingles 101 Asphalt Shingles 101

By Merv Kaufman, Bob Vila

A backyard brick patio with tables under green umbrellas and potted plants.

How to Build a Brick Patio How to Build a Brick Patio

By Steve Bernstein

Dynaming Solar Post Cap Light on fence post

The Best Solar Post Cap Lights for Your Deck or Fence The Best Solar Post Cap Lights for Your Deck or Fence

By Zach Lazzari, Timothy Dale

A close up of a smoke alarm against the a blurred background picturing a living room.

7 Home Fire Safety and Prevention Tips You Should Never Skip 7 Home Fire Safety and Prevention Tips You Should Never Skip

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

Sustainable hardscaping in a residential outdoor space with a retaining wall, stairs, and a permeable stone pathway.

Strategic Hardscaping Can Make Your Outdoor Space More Sustainable—Here’s How Strategic Hardscaping Can Make Your Outdoor Space More Sustainable—Here’s How

By Sandi Schwartz

A close up of a roofer repairing a roof.

The Secret to Getting Your Homeowners Insurance to Pay for a Roof Replacement The Secret to Getting Your Homeowners Insurance to Pay for a Roof Replacement

By Katie Ziraldo

A person wearing rain boots pressure washing a concrete driveway.

How to Clean Concrete Floors and Driveways How to Clean Concrete Floors and Driveways

By Joe Provey, Tom Scalisi

Circular transom window above the doorway surrounded by brick.

Everything You Need to Know About Transom Windows Everything You Need to Know About Transom Windows

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

An open can of wood stain sitting on a deck next to 2 paint brushes

The Best Stain for Cedar Decks, Fences, and Furniture The Best Stain for Cedar Decks, Fences, and Furniture

A lineup of the best outdoor wood sealers next to test boards.

The Best Outdoor Wood Sealers for Fences, Decks, and Furniture The Best Outdoor Wood Sealers for Fences, Decks, and Furniture

By Tony Carrick, Additional research provided by Timothy Dale

The Lifebuoy BCone alarm system on a pool deck before testing.

Lifebuoy BCone System Pool Alarm Review: Is It Worth It? Lifebuoy BCone System Pool Alarm Review: Is It Worth It?

By Hannah Selinger

A group of the Best Portable Grills on a lawn before testing.

The Best Portable Grills, Tested The Best Portable Grills, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi, Andreana Lefton

A group of the best torque wrenches on a workbench before testing.

The Best Torque Wrenches for Precision Tightening, Tested The Best Torque Wrenches for Precision Tightening, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Timothy Dale

The Traeger Tailgater Portable Wood Pellet Grill set up on a patio for testing.

The Best Traeger Grills for Smoking and Grilling, Tested The Best Traeger Grills for Smoking and Grilling, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Stephanie Cronk, Additional research provided by Tony Carrick

Inground Pool Cost

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

By Katie Flannery, Evelyn Auer

A worker installs a mini split outside.

Thinking About Installing a Mini-Split? Here’s How Much It Will Cost Thinking About Installing a Mini-Split? Here’s How Much It Will Cost

By Brie Greenhalgh, Catherine Hiles

What to Do if Amazon Package Is Stolen

Here’s What to Do if Your Amazon Package Is Stolen Here’s What to Do if Your Amazon Package Is Stolen

By Meghan Wentland

Three workers install a new generator outside a home.

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

By Meghan Wentland, Evelyn Auer

13 Beautiful Ways to Style a Backyard Pergola

13 Beautiful Ways to Style a Backyard Pergola 13 Beautiful Ways to Style a Backyard Pergola

By Manasa Reddigari

A resilient home exterior with white siding and a metal roof and new windows.

Making Your Home More Resilient Can Boost Your Peace of Mind (and Your Resale Value) Making Your Home More Resilient Can Boost Your Peace of Mind (and Your Resale Value)

By Deirdre Mundorf

A group of the best exterior wood stains in front of a garage door before testing.

The Best Exterior Wood Stains, Tested The Best Exterior Wood Stains, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

A two-story container home.

How Much Does a Container Home Cost? These Are the Main Factors How Much Does a Container Home Cost? These Are the Main Factors

By Timothy Dale

A delivery worker waves to a video doorbell installed by a front door while the homeowner views the footage on their phone app.

Everything to Know About Ring Subscription Costs Everything to Know About Ring Subscription Costs

By Meghan Wentland, Catherine Hiles

Yellow and white awning on a white building

The Best Retractable Awnings for Your Deck or Patio The Best Retractable Awnings for Your Deck or Patio

By Jasmine Harding

A worker in a blue suit installs an AC unit outside a home.

Central AC Cost: A Budgeting Guide for Homeowners Central AC Cost: A Budgeting Guide for Homeowners

By Brie Greenhalgh, Catherine Hiles

A construction crew paves a driveway using heavy machinery.

The Cost of Asphalt vs. Concrete Driveway Cost: 9 Factors to Consider The Cost of Asphalt vs. Concrete Driveway Cost: 9 Factors to Consider

By Katie Flannery

A close-up of a person painting a wooden deck board.

Here’s How Much Deck Painting Costs Here’s How Much Deck Painting Costs

By Rochel Maday

A rectangular inground pool with a mesh fence around the perimeter.

Pool Fence Costs: What to Know and How Much You’ll Pay Pool Fence Costs: What to Know and How Much You’ll Pay

By Brie Greenhalgh

A close up of a smart home hub screen.

Professional Monitoring Is One of the Smartest Additions to Your Home Security System—Here’s Why Professional Monitoring Is One of the Smartest Additions to Your Home Security System—Here’s Why

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

13 Pergola Plans for Building the Ultimate Outdoor Living Space 13 Pergola Plans for Building the Ultimate Outdoor Living Space

By Deirdre Mundorf

A view of a large blue home on a sunny day.

15 Essential Summer Vacation Home Safety Tips 15 Essential Summer Vacation Home Safety Tips

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 powering a tool in a garage workshop

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Outdoor home pool with green water that needs to be cleaned.

How to Shock a Pool Properly: 8 Steps to Clean, Safe Swimming All Summer Long How to Shock a Pool Properly: 8 Steps to Clean, Safe Swimming All Summer Long

By Sandi Schwartz

A large white home with wooden window panes and a grey metal roof.

Metal Roofs 101: How They’re Made, and Why They’re Worth Considering Metal Roofs 101: How They’re Made, and Why They’re Worth Considering

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila, Theresa Clement

Backyard with lawn chairs and dry, dead grass.

The Best Drought-Resistant Grass for Dry Summers The Best Drought-Resistant Grass for Dry Summers

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

A group of the best concrete paints on concrete steps before testing.

The Best Concrete Paints for Masonry Surfaces, Tested The Best Concrete Paints for Masonry Surfaces, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

Two dog barking alarms on a white background next to a picture of a barking dog

The Best Barking Dog Alarms for a Safer Home The Best Barking Dog Alarms for a Safer Home

By Jasmine Harding

A messy garage in summer waiting to be cleaned.

How to Clean Up the Garage, the Busiest Space of Summer How to Clean Up the Garage, the Busiest Space of Summer

By Deirdre Mundorf