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On our list of priorities for this month: Getting fans and air conditioners ready for the hot weather, and making sure our outdoor spaces are clean, safe, and ready for entertaining.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Make delicious purified drinking water under your sink with a reverse osmosis water filtration system.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

These tomato companion plants can help prevent tomato pests and diseases, and even improve the soil.