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thanksgiving cactus plant care 101 - how to grow thanksgiving cactus indoors
Lawn & Garden

Follow these tips to ensure your Thanksgiving cactus thrives throughout the holiday season and beyond.

The Best Places to Buy Blinds Online Options
Interior

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

How to Clean Brick
Cleaning & Organizing

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

The Best Smart Thermostat Options
HVAC

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.

Ceiling Repair Cost
Interior

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.

Cost to Replace a Subfloor
Interior

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.

Cost To Convert Fireplace to Gas
Interior

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.

8 Types of Hardwood Floor Finishes
Flooring

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.

The Best Roomba Options
Cleaning Supplies

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

Welder wearing protective equipment and a red vest MIG welding metal in a home workshop
DIY

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.

HomeAdvisor - Radiator repair cost - Cost Range + Average graph
Interior

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.

wood vs vinyl windows
Exterior

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.

Gold and black backsplash bathroom mirror idea
Interior

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.

cardinals facts bright red cardinal
Lawn & Garden

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.

kids shop class daughter and son painting birdhouse
DIY

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.

Person vacuuming teal area rug with purple Dyson V15 Detect stick vacuum
Cleaning Supplies

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

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Drywall cost - Cost Range + Average Graph
Walls & Ceilings

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.

flooring surprises woman sitting on floor
Interior

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.

how to read an electric meter - magnifying glass on electric meter
DIY

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.

Someone wearing rubber gloves and spraying plants with a sprayer
Reviews

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