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Visual 1 - Chimney Repair Cost - Cost Range + Average - September 2023
Interior

Every Factor Influencing Chimney Repair Cost

The national average chimney repair cost is $455. This falls within the typical range of $160 to $750, with the final cost depending on a variety of factors including chimney type and repair method.

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Stair Lift Cost - Cost Range + Average - August 2023
Home Safety

How Much Does a Stair Lift Cost to Install?

If a homeowner or their family member is struggling to navigate the stairs, a stair lift can be a helpful solution. Installing a stair lift costs between $2,000 and $20,000, with the national average at $6,000.

The Best Garage Door Christmas Decorations Option
Design

The 16 Best Garage Door Christmas Decorations

Go all out this holiday season with this a-door-able garage door Christmas decor.

Small Closet Ideas
Storage

20 Big Ideas for Organizing Small Closets

Have a tiny closet? These clothes storage ideas will help you maximize the space you have—and give you easier access to your stuff.

Worx Pegasus Folding Work Table Review
Reviews

Worx Pegasus Folding Work Table Review: How Good Is This Sawhorse With Wings?

I tested the Worx Pegasus folding work table to determine if this easy-to-use portable workbench is worth the price.

Teenagers filling up watering cans with rainwater to water plants in backyard.
Lawn & Garden

The Great Debate: Is It Safe to Use Rain Barrel Water in Your Vegetable Garden?

Rainwater harvesting is an eco-friendly practice, but understand the risks before adding rain barrel water to your vegetable garden.

Person putting dryer sheet in an empty mailbox
DIY

15 Handy Uses for Dryer Sheets Around the House

Dryer sheets are handy far beyond their original function as static-fighting clothing softeners. The next time you need to dust, deodorize, or repel pests, grab a box of these laundry essentials.

Old abandoned gothic house. The ruined mansion stands in the park. Gothic background. Halloween party place
Design

11 Real Haunted Houses to Visit—If You Dare!

Creaking doors, cold spots, moving objects: Many of these scary houses have infamous histories, and former residents who reportedly still haunt the premises.

Maple butcher block countertop in a bright kitchen with white cabinets
DIY

How to Install Butcher Block Countertops

Add warmth and functionality to your kitchen by installing this age-old countertop material.

Address Numbers Options
Exterior

21 Address Numbers to Count On for Curb Appeal

Giving your home's exterior an update with new house numbers is as easy as 1-2-3

beagle-lies-on-a-furry-white-rug-over-a-greige-vinyl-plank-floor
DIY

7 Easy Ways to Change Your Flooring

Looking for some easy, quick ways to change up your flooring? Whether you rent or own, these ideas will transform your space in no time.

Gloved gardener hand spreads wood ash into garden with silver shovel.
Lawn & Garden

How to Use Wood Ash in the Garden

Is ash good for plants, compost, or both? Neither? These are common questions about uses for wood ash that come to mind when burning firewood, and—luckily—wood ash offers a few worthwhile benefits in the garden and compost pile.

Best Things to Buy in October
Reviews

The 6 Best Things to Buy in October

Score major savings on outdoor furniture, gardening supplies, Halloween decor, and more.

Person checking breakers with flashlight
Exterior

Solved! What Is a Power Surge?

Power surges happen more often than you might imagine. In this article we look at what causes them, and what can you do to prevent damage.

busy street with people walking through city
Design

The 25 Most Walkable Cities in the United States

Do you dream of ditching your car and running errands on your own two feet? In these cities, where stores, restaurants, and parks are often a mere stroll away, walking is not just an option, but a way of life.

Woman lighting candle at night
Interior

10 Ways to Illuminate Your Home’s Interior When There’s a Power Outage

Here’s how to light the way to a brighter home during the next blackout.

old-window-with-cobwebs-and-damaged-windowsill
Interior

Why Are There No Spiders in Cobwebs? The Mystery Behind the Messy Corner Creepers

The sticky, sickening feeling of walking face-first into a cobweb is a tried-and-true scary-movie trope, but what exactly is a cobweb? Is it the same as a spiderweb? How come cobwebs always seem unoccupied?

Closeup of a woman's hands embroidering art by hand on an embroidery hoop
DIY

How to Embroider By Hand: 8 Key Stitches to Know

Adorn clothes, customize cloth napkins, and create handmade decorations with these basic hand-embroidery stitches.

man-with-a-mustache-examines-the-foundation-of-a-home-behind-ornamental-grass
Exterior

Should You Water Your Foundation?

In some parts of the country, watering your home’s foundation can prevent cracks and shifting, but this questionable practice has both pros and cons to consider.

woman in room with ladder and paint supplies holding a paint roller and looking at the wall she is painting
DIY

17 Easy Fixes for a Botched Paint Job

Not every DIY paint job leads to a perfect outcome. With these fixes for the most glaring painting mistakes, however, you can pull off a pro-looking project.