Recent Home Improvement Articles

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Home Improvement
Team eLocal

How Much Green Does It Cost to Install Sod?

If you're ready to give your lawn a makeover in time for the warmer months, understanding what factors affect sod installation costs can help you choose options to suit your budget. 

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Home Improvement
Michael Franco

How to Take Care of Your Fence

From providing privacy to keeping your pets safe and creating an attractive property border, fences can be indispensable. Here's how to maintain yours.

electrical outlet on glass wall
Home Improvement
Michael Franco

How to Reset a GFCI Outlet

GFCI outlets are designed to immediately cease the flow of electrical current in case an abnormal flow of power is detected. Here's how to reset one.

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Home Improvement
Team eLocal

How Much Does It Cost to Install a Bathroom Sink or Vanity?

Sink and vanity installation costs generally come down to the price of the materials. Here's what you should know before diving into this project.

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Home Improvement
Team eLocal

How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Chimney?

How much chimney repairs cost depends on the type and extent of the damage. Discover how much homeowners spend on common chimney repairs.

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Home Improvement
Michael Franco

12 Tools Every Aspiring DIYer Should Have

You’d be surprised how many home projects you can complete yourself rather easily — if only you had the right tools. Here are a dozen to get you started.

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Home Improvement
Michael Franco

How to Replace a Doorknob: Turns Out, There Are Only 6 Steps

Replacing doorknobs is one of the simplest ways you can enhance the decor of a room. It’s easy, straightforward and pretty budget-friendly as well.

Man replacing electrical wall outlet
Home Improvement
Michael Franco

Can One Bad Outlet Affect Others?

Can one dead outlet impact the rest? The short answer here is yes, but it’s not very common. That said, there are several different reasons why this can happen.

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