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Man assembling table.
Furniture & Design

DIY coffee table plans are your step-by-step guide to handcrafted furniture. They come with expert guidance, precise measurements, and a proven blueprint that gives you an impressive structure to hold your next cup of joe.

LeafFilter Cost
Gutters

LeafFilter gutter guards prevent debris from clogging gutters so water can flow freely for easier maintenance. An average LeafFilter cost to install is $2,700 to $6,800 for materials and labor.

Handy Stocking Stuffers Under 25

Discover perfect gifts to fill every stocking without emptying your wallet.

Couple rearranging their home and moving a new chair into place.
Interior Design

There’s a perfect chair for every taste, room, and occasion.

Large luxury kitchen with island.
Kitchen Design

Is an all-white kitchen your vibe, or do you prefer bold color in your cooking space? From nautical to farmhouse, Scandi to Coastal Grandmother, our experts recommend hues for every style.

Console table in a home with potted plants and a homemade macrame project hanging on the wall.
Skills & Techniques

DIY your own hanging plant holders, wall decorations, tote bags, and much more, starting with these basic macrame knots.

A one-piece toilet with the lid up to reveal a silver bidet spray nozzle.
Bathrooms

Our step-by-step guide with photos will help you equip your toilet with a bidet attachment for an improved bathroom experience.

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Tankless Water Heater Cost - Cost Range + Average - October 2023
Water Heaters

Tankless water heater costs depend on a home’s heating needs, but they typically range from $1,333 to $3,721, with the national average at $2,527.

A group of inch plants with a Plant Care 101 graphic overlay.
Gardening

The striking variegated foliage on this indoor plant makes it stand out. Fortunately, for gardeners of almost all skill levels, inch plant care is relatively easy with these striped survivors.

A close view of a flower bed with mulch where a woman gardener kneels nearby where she has just put down her trowel.
Gardening

Whether your goal is to enhance the soil, prevent weeds, or conserve water, you can achieve all three with the right kind of mulch.

Woman placing white ceramic on table.
Furniture & Design

Given how much time you spend in your living room, you should absolutely love it. New York designers and renovators Jordan Slocum and Barry Bordelon explain how to personalize your space, and make it more comfortable and inviting.

Woman eating in small kitchen.
Kitchen Design

Whether you're fitting a kitchenette into a tiny studio apartment or an open-concept living room, it should suit the larger space—and your own tastes.

Furnace Control Board Replacement Cost
Heating

A control board is a furnace’s central command center. Should a board fail, the average furnace control board replacement cost is $500 for parts and labor, though a typical range is $50 to $900.

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Chimney Cap Cost - Cost Range + Average - October 2023
Interior

Chimney caps protect a home’s chimney and keep indoor temperatures stable. A chimney cap costs between $75 and $1,000 to install, with an average cost of $300.

A person using the best vacuum for laminate floors to clean the transition between a laminate floor and an area rug.
Cleaning Supplies

Laminate floors are economical, durable, and attractive. With the right vacuum for this particular surface, you can preserve your floor’s appearance and maintain a clean, healthy home.

Mushrooms-are-glowing-in-a-bed-of-rocks-in-front-of-greenery-in-the-dark.
Gardening

Turn heads and be an out-of-this-world neighbor by creating a garden with these captivating sci-fi elements.

Beautifully restored historic home from outside
Buying

Historic and vintage homes have a lot to offer potential buyers who know what to look for in their investment.

A man renovating a laundry room bathroom in an old house. He is removing the toilet. Real scenario. Photographed in North America.
Bathrooms

It may seem odd to us, but there’s often a logical reason why a toilet is in a weird location.

A beige and green kitchen with upper cabinets is labeled Before.
Kitchen Design

I hate to admit it, but my spouse was right on this one.

A skunk standing on a large, flat rock with plants in the background.
Reviews

Use these top repellents to make sure skunks don’t have an opportunity to stink up your home.