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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Homeowners can solve any plumbing problem by hiring a licensed plumber to repair leaky pipes or even install a new sink. How much does a plumber cost? A plumber will run $180 to $489, or an average of $331.

Mulch keeps vital moisture in the soil from evaporating and can even boost curb appeal. But how much is a yard of mulch? The national average is $75, and most home gardeners pay between $30 and $150.

Repairing a roof at the first sign of leaks or damage will keep a home and its residents safe and dry. Roof repair costs run from $379 to $1,758, or an average of $1,060.

Gutters damaged, leaking, and in need of replacement? Gutter installation cost ranges from $622 to $1,677, with the national average at $1,135.

No pull starts, ample power and runtime, and amazing operator comfort make it one of the best electric chainsaws for the money.

Is the world outside your window so loud you can’t hear yourself think? Overcome outdoor noise with these window-soundproofing strategies.

Whether or not this fan is a true convenience depends on your point of view. Here’s mine.

Take shelter from the sun and rain by adding one of these handy grill mates to your yard.

Create a bug-free work space in your garage without having to close the door with one of these top garage door screens.

If your dishwasher isn’t filling with water when you begin a cycle, it’s not going to do much in the way of getting your dishes clean. There can be a few reasons why your dishwasher is not getting water.

Wildfire smoke can be hazardous to your health. Learn what you can do to prevent it from tainting the air inside your home.

This guide will allow you to identify signs of a problem and how to treat an infestation.

A broken-down appliance can throw off a household’s daily flow, so having it repaired quickly is usually top priority for homeowners. The average appliance repair cost falls between $107 and $247, with an average cost of $176.

The Dyson Purifier Humidify+Cool Formaldehyde PH04 is an all-in-one unit that serves as a humidifier, fan, and air purifier. I put it to the test to see how well it performs.

I tested the Dyson air purifier to see how well it banished common airborne pollutants. Find out how it performed.