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Exterior Remodel & Repair
The exterior of your home requires its own repairs and remodeling efforts. Learn all about maintaining the exterior for curb appeal, home value, safety, and more.
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8 Popular DIY Projects That Can Decrease Your Home's Value, a Real Estate Agent Says
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Do You Really Need to Cover Your AC Unit in Winter? It Depends, HVAC Pros Say
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We Asked Real Estate Pros Their Best-Kept Secrets to Sell Your House Faster in 2025
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8 Surprising Things You Can Actually Clean With a Pressure Washer, According to an Expert
Explore Exterior Remodel
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7 Home Exterior Features That Make Your House Look Dated, According to a Contractor
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8 Budget-Friendly Exterior Projects for Instant Curb Appeal, Approved by Reno Pros
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8 Home Reno Projects Contractors Say You Should Finish This Spring
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12 Things You Should Do Right Now to Prep for Winter Power Outages
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Winterizing Your House Now Can Save You Money Later—What Pros Want You to Know
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10 Home Renos You Should Never Attempt in Winter, According to a Contractor
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19 Home Updates You Need to Make Before Extreme Weather Hits, Home Pros Say
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When Moving Isn't an Option, How to Turn Your Old Home Into Your Dream Home
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8 Things to Do Right Now to Get Your Deck Ready for Cold Weather
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How to Stain a Fence Like a Pro Just in Time for a Fall Refresh
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How Much Does a Land Survey Cost? What to Know Before Buying or Selling Your Home
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10 No-Demo Renovation Projects That Increase Your Home Value, According to Zillow
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How Much Does a Tiny House Actually Cost? Everything You Should Know
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How Long Does a Home Inspection Take? What to Know When Buying a Home
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How to Easily Connect a Garden Hose to Your Water Source: 3 Ways
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21 Exterior Brick Paint Color Ideas to Give Your Home a Facelift
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The Ultimate Home Maintenance Checklist Monthly and by Season
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6 Sunroom Ideas For Your Home
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13 Stunning Home Addition Ideas of All Sizes
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Can You Paint a House in Humidity?
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Whole-House Remodel: Where to Start
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How to Avoid Utility Lines When Digging in Your Yard
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Should You Rebuild a House or Remodel a House?
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What Are Leach Lines, and When Should They Be Replaced?
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How Much Do Sunroom Additions Cost?
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How to Paint a House Quickly and Efficiently
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House Renovation Guide: How to Plan and Prepare
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How to Hang Things on Stucco
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How Much Does a Home Addition Cost?
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Building Your Own House: A Step-by-Step Guide
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How to Drive Nails Into Concrete by Hand
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Learn the Rules for Overhead Clearance on Power Lines
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How to Break up Concrete by Hand
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House Bump-Out Additions and How They Can Add Space
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When Do You Need a Permit for Your Remodeling Project?
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7 Types of Home Additions and How to Choose One
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Crawl Space Vapor Barriers: Why You Need One & How to Install It
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How to Repair a Brick Chimney
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How to Cut and Remove Brick: 5 Methods
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Tuckpointing: A Comprehensive Guide to Repairing Brick Mortar Joints
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Can You Build on a Property or Utility Easement?
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Stucco House Finish: Basics, Application, Pros, and Cons
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Steps to Building an Addition to a House
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What Is a Lally Column: Everything You Need to Know
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How to Change an Outdoor Light Fixture
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Common Gutter Problems and DIY Fixes at Home
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How to Air-Seal Your Home
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Standing Seam Metal Roofing: Know Before You Buy
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Best Foundation Repair Companies
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How to Choose the Right Mortar Mix Type: N, O, S, or M
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What Is Fly Ash and How Is It Used in Concrete?
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When, Where, and How to Make Saw Cuts in Concrete
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How to Mix Mortar
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What Is Hydraulic Cement and What Is It Used For?
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How to Repair Cracks in Concrete
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Tips for Pouring Concrete in Cold Weather
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Everything You Need to Know About Repointing Brick and How to Do It
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How to Repair Stucco on Your Home to Prevent Leaks, Water Damage, and More
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32 Vinyl Siding Colors to Instantly Improve Your Home's Curb Appeal
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Vinyl Siding Costs: Everything You Need to Know