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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.

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.

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

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

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

This medicine cabinet staple is a treatment for far more than relieving digestive issues. Put Alka-Seltzer tablets to work cleaning stained coffee cups, dishwashers—even laundry stains!

How many holiday lights do you need in order to illuminate your home’s exterior, and how can you hang them safely? Here’s how to put together a light display that’s the envy of the neighborhood.

When shopping for hardwood flooring, knowing the different options and their effect on price can keep homeowners within their budget. Hardwood flooring cost typically runs from $2,481 to $7,026, with $4,721 as the national average.

I tested 9 Husqvarna lawn and garden machines to maintain my grass, leaves, trees, and more. Here’s my take on this popular brand.

The cost of pavers vs. concrete can be a deciding factor in the choice of material for a driveway or patio. This guide will outline all the differences to help with this decision.

Take advantage of sales on TVs, major appliances, outdoor gear, and more.

Once relegated to the mudroom, beadboard is now featured in homes’ main living areas. Dress up your traditional or farmhouse-style space by DIY-ing your own beadboard walls.

Friends are on their way over for an impromptu get-together, but your bathroom is in serious need of a deep cleaning. Here’s a plan for getting it in shape before your guests arrive.

Depending on their property’s flood zone, homeowners may be required by their mortgage lender to purchase flood coverage.

Experience the magic of old houses and discover solutions for bringing them up to today's contemporary living standards.

New flooring can refresh and change the whole feeling of a home, but it’s key to properly calculate how much material is necessary at the start.

New flooring can perk up a whole home and make it feel fresh and new—but buying at the wrong time can be costly in more than one way.

Comparing laminate vs. vinyl flooring cost and the differences between each material can help homeowners choose the flooring material that will work the best for their homes.

Comparing carpet vs. hardwood cost can help homeowners choose the best flooring option for their homes.

Homeowners planning a flooring replacement project may be considering both carpet and laminate. This guide can help homeowners discover which flooring material will work the best for their budget.