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Skills & Techniques

How to Choose the Right Sandpaper Grit and Type for Your Project

If you're renovating your deck or trying your hand at woodworking, chances are that you'll have some sanding in your future. But what grit of sandpaper should you use? Here's what to know about grit numbers, and how to choose the right sandpaper.

Cleaning & Organizing

Solved! What Is the Pink Mold in My Shower, and How Do I Get Rid of It? 

Have you noticed pink gunk in your shower or tub? Learn what it is, and how to send the nasty slime packing.

Gutters

Here’s How Much Gutter Cleaning Typically Costs

Budgeting for a regular maintenance fee to keep gutters flowing freely is cheaper than risking long-term water damage from clogged gutters. Most homeowners pay between $119 and $228, or an average of $163 in gutter cleaning costs.

Deck, Patio & Porch

Deck Repair Costs: A Homeowner Budgeting Guide

For the homeowner wanting to get back to entertaining outdoors, the average deck repair cost is just $2,019, though the typical range is between $859 and $3,321.

Exterior

Driveway Sealing Cost: What to Know and How Much You’ll Pay

Applying sealant will extend the life of a driveway. Driveway sealing costs range from $275 to $820, with many homeowners spending around $545.

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Clean Paint Brushes the Right Way

Whether you’ve used acrylic, latex, or oil-based paint, learn the best way to clean paint brushes so they’re ready to go for your next DIY project.

Doors

How Much Does Door Installation Cost?

If a homeowner is thinking about a new door but is unsure of the price, they’ll want to know that door installation costs range from $496 to $1,872, with the national average at $1,160.

Home Technology

TV Mount Installation Cost: How Much to Expect You’ll Pay

Mounting a TV on the wall frees up space and can be a safer option than placing it on a stand. TV mount installation costs between $158 and $360, with a national average cost of $259.

Interior Design

The One Wall Most People Want to Rip Out: Ideas for Open and Semi-Open Floor Plans

While defined living spaces offer privacy, homebuyers are still searching for the perks of an open layout. Find out how to strike a balance between the two.

Bath Fixtures & Fittings

The Best Bathtubs for Your Style and Budget

Take your renovation from simple to spa-like with a stylish bathtub upgrade.

Appliances & Cookware

The Best Oven Cleaners for Removing Baked-On Messes, Tested 

Bubbled-over, spilled-on oven messes can be difficult to clean without a product that dissolves the gunk. Oven cleaners can make the job easier.

Grills

The Best Kamado Grills for Your Outdoor Barbecues

Smoke meats, sear steak, bake pizzas, and do more on these blazing-hot ceramic grills. This guide makes it easy to choose the best kamado grill for your entertaining style and budget.

Lawn & Garden

Everything You Need to Start a Raised-Bed Garden, According to a Seasoned Gardener

Discover raised-bed gardening tools that can improve soil quality, simplify maintenance, and increase yields.

Appliances

Water Softener System Cost Guide: What to Know and How Much You’ll Pay

Water softeners work wonders for a home’s plumbing system—not to mention residents’ dry skin and hair. The average water softener system cost is $1,500, but it could range from $200 to $6,000.

Lawn Care

Hydroseeding: How Much It Costs and What to Expect

A new, lush lawn is every homeowner’s dream. Hydroseeding has numerous benefits over other lawn-seeding methods, and hydroseeding cost is reasonable at $500 to $4,000, or a national average of $1,000.

Cleaning

Here’s How Much Deep Cleaning a House Typically Costs

Deep cleaning is hard work, and many homeowners simply don’t have time. Hiring a professional to perform a deep clean can be surprisingly affordable, with the average cost of a house deep clean coming in at $200 to $400.

Water Heaters

How Much Does Water Heater Replacement Cost?

A water heater is an essential home appliance. When the time comes to install a new one, the average water heater replacement cost ranges from $874 to $1,765, with the national average at $1,293.

Gardening

How to Use Epsom Salt for Plants

Using Epsom salt for plants might boost their health and vibrancy, but use it wisely to avoid doing more harm than good.

Garden Pests

Effective and Humane Ways to Get Rid of Moles (and Take Back Your Lawn)

If you see signs that moles are wreaking havoc on your lawn, save yourself a headache by learning how to get rid of moles from your yard using humane and safe methods.

Reviews

Spring Black Friday is Here—Shop Huge Sales at The Home Depot, Lowe’s, and More

Get Black Friday-level savings this season with these amazing sales.