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The Best Tiny Home Builders Options
Reviews

It’s OK to dream big when going small, and the best tiny-home builders know how to make those dreams come true. Home buyers can check out this guide on top-notch tiny-home builders across the country.

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Cost to Stain a Deck - Cost Range + Average - May 2023
Exterior

A fresh coat of stain can freshen up a discolored, faded, or worn deck. The cost to stain a deck ranges from $540 to $1,250, with many homeowners spending an average of $775.

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - garage door repair cost - cost range + average - May 2023
Exterior

If a home has a garage door with a broken spring or worn-out cables, it’s time for a repair. Garage door repair costs range from $150 to $356, with the national average at $253.

Water Bugs in Your Pool
Exterior

Say “so long” to water bugs in the pool for good by following a few key steps.

Small Bathroom Remodel Cost
Interior

Small bathroom remodels can have a big impact, but how much do they cost? The average small bathroom remodel cost is $6,500, or between $1,500 and $15,000.

blooming white gardenias in a home garden with plant care 101 overlay graphic
Lawn & Garden

Are gardenias really difficult divas or just pretty and particular? This gardenia care guide will help you anticipate and deal with their tantrums.

8 Pest-Control Myths You Shouldn’t Believe
Pest Control

It’s time to disprove once and for all some of the most commonly held misconceptions about dealing with bugs, rodents, and other unwanted critters.

sump pump maintenance
Interior

Follow these sump pump maintenance tips to ensure your unit is ready and working properly to move water away from your basement.

Things to tell your house sitter
Interior

Leaving your house sitter with the key information they’ll need will make their job easier, and keep your stress to a minimum when you’re away from home.

Cost to Install Pullout Shelves in Kitchen Cabinets
Interior

The typical cost to install pullout shelves in kitchen cabinets ranges from $140 to $350—a small investment to make for the convenience and functionality they provide when homeowners are enhancing their kitchen.

Big Green Egg
Outdoor Kitchens

Can one grill really sear, roast, smoke, and bake? Yes, and the results are tasty.

Affresh Washing Machine Cleaner
Reviews

Is your washing machine due for a deep cleaning? Affresh Washing Machine Cleaner can help get your washing machine spotless and smelling fresh.

shower niche with beige tiles and small bottles of bath products
Interior

A shower niche keeps your shampoos and soaps off the floor and right at hand where you need them. Best of all, you can install them yourself.

A traditional kitchen featuring a pantry storage shelf and maple cabinet
Interior

With a few simple, "Why didn't I think of that?" projects, you can turn your kitchen into an oasis of order where everything is at your fingertips.

Man with beard hanging a painting on the wall at his living room
Interior

Make your canvas artwork look brand new with this step-by-step cleaning technique.

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Garage Door Opener Installation - Cost Range + Average - May 2023
Garages

A garage door opener offers convenience, safety, and security to a home. Garage door opener installation cost ranges from $218 to $525, with the national average at $368.

Group shot of coolers
Reviews

Keep your home at the ideal temperature during hot, dry weather with a high-efficiency evaporative air cooler.

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - cost to plant a tree - cost range + average - May 2023
Landscaping

Trees add to a home’s curb appeal, offer soothing shade during summertime, and contribute to air quality. The cost to plant a tree depends on several factors but can range from $100 to $2,000.

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - termite inspection cost - cost range +
Pests

No homeowner wants to find out that their home has termites. An inspection will let them know what to do and how to eradicate the problem. Termite inspection costs range from $0 to $400, with the national average at $133.

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Hurricane Windows Cost - Cost Range + A
Exterior

Homeowners can protect their homes during hurricane season with impact-resistant windows. Hurricane windows cost from $3,083 to $15,721, with the national average at $10,005.