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How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Septic Tank and Drain Field: The process of excavating land to replace a septic tank and drainfield
Interior

How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Septic Tank and Drain Field?

A septic tank and its accompanying drain field are essential parts of some home wastewater management systems. The average cost to replace a septic tank and drain field is $6,000, or anywhere from $2,000 to $20,000.

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Modular Home Prices - Cost Range + Average - November 2023
Real Estate

Modular Home Prices Today: A Cost-Effective Way to Build a New House

Looking to save money on building a home? An economical option is to consider modular home prices, which range from $180,000 to $360,000, with the national average at $270,000.

Drop Ceiling Cost Implications: Multi-Level Ceiling with 3D Projections
Interior

4 Top Drop Ceiling Cost Factors: Here’s How Much You’ll Pay

Drop ceilings are popular in both commercial and residential buildings to hide existing ductwork and offer additional sound dampening. The national average drop ceiling cost is $2,127, though a typical range of $1,063 to $3,190 is common.

The best electric fireplace TV stand set up in a bright living room and displaying a fire while holding a TV and other decor items.
Reviews

The Best Electric Fireplace TV Stands to Keep You Cozy and Entertained

Add a touch of class to a den or living room with an electric fireplace TV stand.

The Best Online Interior Design Courses Options
Reviews

The Best Online Interior Design Courses

If the interior design bug has bitten you, it might be time to ramp up your skills by taking a course. Here are some of the best online interior design courses available.

Several strings of the best Christmas lights side by side during testing.
Reviews

The Best Christmas Lights to Brighten the Holiday Season, Tested

Show your holiday spirit with sparkling string lights that are just right for your style and space—indoors or out.

The DuroMax XP12000EH Generator on a gravel pad and hooked up to a propane tank with a truck in the background.
Reviews

DuroMax XP12000EH Generator Review: Power at an Affordable Price

I tested the DuroMax XP12000EH generator to see if it’s all it’s touted to be at such an affordable price. You might be surprised to find out the answer.

A house cat sitting under a spider plant houseplant that is safe for cats.
Lawn & Garden

16 Houseplants That Are Safe for Cats

Are you wondering which houseplants are safe for your cats and which ones could be cat-astrophic? We can help with that.

White room with many tropical houseplants hung from ceiling and in planters.
Lawn & Garden

15 Tropical Plants You Can Grow Indoors (If It’s Too Cold Outside)

Add a touch of Hawaii to your living space by growing tropical plants indoors so that you can keep gardening all winter long.

The best jigsaws next to each other on a shelf before undergoing extensive hands-on testing.
Reviews

The Best Jigsaws, Tested and Reviewed

Manage tight curves and other useful cuts with a versatile quality jigsaw that’s right for your projects, skills, and budget.

Ice Maker Not Working
Interior

Ice Maker Not Working? Troubleshoot The Issue With These 8 Tips

Have an ice maker that isn’t working? Discover potential reasons (and solutions) for a broken ice maker in this handy guide.

Washer not draining
Interior

What a Washer Not Draining Means for Your Appliance—And Your Wallet

Opening a washer to find standing water can put a damper on anyone’s day. Find out what could be the cause of a washer not draining, and whether the solution is a minor fix or a major repair.

A group of the best winter work gloves on a picnic table before testing.
Reviews

The Best Winter Work Gloves, According to Testing

Don’t drop the ball on tough chores when the temperature plummets. These winter work gloves will help you get the job done while protecting your hands from the elements.

The birds-eye-view of a tiny half-bathroom with white tile, wood accents, and a washer.
Interior

26 Tiny Bathroom Ideas That Make a Big Impression

These small lavatories are short on space, but they make the most of their size with clever architectural details, surprising storage nooks, and brilliant color schemes.

The Best Sauna Heater installed in a wood sauna next to a built-in bench with a water bucket and scoop on the floor.
Reviews

The Best Sauna Heaters for the Most Comfortable Home Spa Experience

To enjoy the full relaxation and health benefits from a home sauna, get the right type of heater. Learn what to look for to find the best sauna heater for a home sauna.

The best Christmas tree topper on a tree decorated in white, silver, and gold with a grey brick fireplace and windows in the background.
Reviews

The Best Christmas Tree Toppers to Add to Your Holiday Decor

Tinsel, ornaments, and garlands make the Christmas tree sparkle, but it’s not complete without the perfect Christmas tree topper; this guide has plenty to suit each style, tree size, and budget.

The Best Christmas Tree Stand Option supporting a decorated Christmas tree with a few presents around it.
Reviews

The Best Christmas Tree Stands to Show Off Your Holiday Spirit

The right stand keeps a Christmas tree of any size and type safe and upright throughout the holiday season. Here are our top picks.

Person holding empty cardboard box.
DIY

Online Shoppers: Here’s What to Do With All Those Cardboard Boxes

Have your online orders left you with more cardboard boxes than you know what to do with? Once their contents have been gifted, don't recycle the boxes—put them to good use instead.

ways to warm cold basement
Interior

10 Ways to Warm Up a Cold Basement

Shivering in your lower-level rec room or home office? Warm up with these clever solutions.

Empty Garage Interior With Working Equipments, Tools And Close-up View Of Electric Generator
Exterior

22 Genius Ways to Convert a Garage Into Living Space

The solution for more space may already be attached to your house: A garage makeover that transforms storage space into living space is often less expensive than building a new addition.