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When you’re shopping for blinds, these online retailers offer a huge range of style and budget options.

Say goodbye to grime on brick walls, fireplaces, and pavers with these safe, effective cleaning techniques.

Control the heating and cooling of your home the smart way—and save money—with a high-tech thermostat that suits your space, style, and budget.

From water damage to structural issues, ceiling repair is a common home repair project. The national average ceiling repair cost is $884, falling within a typical range of $419 to $1,359.

Subfloors support the flooring in a home and can become loose or warped over time. The cost to replace subfloors ranges from $428 to $2,978, or $572 on average.

The national average cost to convert a fireplace to gas is $3,000, though the final price depends on several factors. The typical range for this project is $500 to $5,500.

Whether you're protecting brand-new wood floors or refinishing ones that are decades old, the task starts with selecting the right top coat. Get to know the differences between eight popular finishes to decide which one works best for your project.

Spend less time cleaning dirt, debris, and pet hair off your floors with the programmable features and hands-free cleaning of a robot vacuum.

MIG welding is widely regarded as the easiest type of welding for beginners. This guide has all the key information you need to get started.

Homeowners can silence noisy rattling or stop troublesome leaks by calling a plumber to fix their radiator. A home’s radiator repair cost runs between $100 and $550 or an average of $325.

Both wood and vinyl are popular choices for windows. Get to know the pros and cons of these materials before making a decision for your home.

A decorative bathroom mirror enhances the vibe of a bathroom and works a little magic at the same time—giving the illusion of a brighter or larger space. Upgrade your bathroom’s style by swapping out your current mirror for something new.

The same bird that’s so familiar in your backyard has some surprising habits and history that might make them even more interesting to watch on the feeder.

School shop class may be a thing of the past, but learning to use tools for DIY projects is still a valuable life skill. Find out where your child can get a hands-on head start.

Harness the power and versatility of the best Dyson vacuums to help create a cleaner, healthier, and happier home.

Fresh, beautifully finished drywall is a blank canvas for a homeowner’s creativity and personality. Drywall cost ranges from $12 to $20 per panel, with an average cost of $15 per panel.

If you thought the flooring look you wanted was out of the question, new flooring products might give you a faux option that looks like the real thing.

If you worry about the amount of electricity you use, or are just tired of taking the utility company’s word for it, this guide will explain how to read your electric meter.

Protect your plants from hungry insects—and yourself from toxic chemicals—with these safe and effective garden-bug killers.

Room size and viewing distance from the television will tell you everything you need to know when picking the right size TV for any room.