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Tubs & Showers

How Much Does a Jacuzzi Bath Remodel Cost?

Interested in relaxing in a jetted tub in the privacy of your own home? Jacuzzi bath remodel cost ranges from $1,500 to $20,000, with many homeowners spending $6,500 on average.

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Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Rototillers for Soil Prep and Garden Maintenance, Tested

A rototiller can help you loosen and aerate compacted soil to create an ideal growing environment for your plants.

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Deck, Patio & Porch

Here’s How Much Deck Painting Costs

Deck painting can be an affordable upgrade that keeps the wood looking fresh and new. Homeowners can expect to pay between $600 and $2,720 for deck painting, with an average deck painting cost of $1,010.

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Pools & Water Features

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

A pool fence costs between $1,500 to $10,000—but the peace of mind that a secure pool fence brings is worth every penny.

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Interior

How Much Does Fumigation Cost? These Are the Main Factors

Fumigation can be unpleasant, but sometimes it’s necessary. Based on a number of factors, fumigation costs between $1,500 and $8,000, with a national average cost of $4,750.

A view of a worker installing a bathtub.
Bathrooms

Bathroom Remodel Cost: A Budgeting Guide for Homeowners

Bathroom remodels have some of the highest return on investment of any work done to a home. The average national cost of a bathroom remodel is $11,533, but costs can range between $6,624 and $16,922.

The Best Moving Companies Options
Home Services

The 7 Best Moving Companies in America, Vetted

Learn everything you need to know about choosing one of the best moving companies to safely transport your belongings.

The Best Long-Distance Moving Companies Options
Reviews

The 7 Best Long-Distance Moving Companies in America

A move doesn’t have to be stressful. We’ve evaluated the best long-distance moving companies to help customers choose a reputable company for the long haul.

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Home Insurance

Here’s How to Get Your Home Insurance to Pay For an Air Conditioner

Homeowners can use these tips to learn how to get home insurance to pay for air conditioner costs.

Hidden money in glass jar next to jarred rice and oats in pantry.
Interior

14 Secret Storage Spots That Are Already in Your Home

Looking for around-the-house hiding places in which to keep your valuables safe? Stash cash, jewels, and documents where burglars are least likely to look.

pergola plans
Exterior

13 Pergola Plans for Building the Ultimate Outdoor Living Space

Transform your backyard into a shaded outdoor oasis with one of these DIY pergola plans.

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Exterior

15 Essential Summer Vacation Home Safety Tips

Follow these summer home safety tips to have a relaxing vacation and get your home prepared for the lonely winter season.

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Cleaning & Organizing

Consider This Before Restocking Your Magic Erasers

Learn how you can help reduce microplastics pollution by exchanging melamine sponges for more eco-friendly cleaning options.

EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 powering a tool in a garage workshop

The 5 Handiest Items for a DIYer’s Home, Garage, and Beyond

From duct tape to a cutting-edge portable power station, these versatile tools are an essential part of any home improvement kit.

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Landscaping

This Is the Appropriate Grass-Cutting Height for Your Lawn, According to Experts

How you set the height of your mower’s deck for cutting grass depends on the season and the type of lawn you have.

Outdoor home pool with green water that needs to be cleaned.
Pools & Water Features

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

Keep the germs and green muck out of your pool by learning when and how to add swimming pool shock.

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

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

Metal roofing is long-lasting, stands up to severe weather, and doesn't always look like metal. Here's how it's made, and why it might be a good choice for your home.

Backyard with lawn chairs and dry, dead grass.
Curb Appeal

The Best Drought-Resistant Grass for Dry Summers

Keep your lawn lush even in low rainfall periods with these hardy grasses.

A washing machine and dryer are underneath a counter in a mudroom with a sink.
Furniture & Design

How to Turn Nearly Any Space in Your Home Into a Laundry Room

Devoting an entire room to laundry can seem like a waste of space. Instead, make the most of what you have by transforming just about any corner of your home into a full-function laundry center, complete with multitasking opportunities.

Red spoon full of diatomaceous earth.
Cleaning & Organizing

13 Handy Household Uses for Diatomaceous Earth

Have you bought a big bag of diatomaceous earth for gardening, and you’re not sure what to do with the rest of it? This naturally occurring, affordable powder has a plethora of practical uses.