Home repair, remodeling, decorating and landscaping costs - find out the cost of hiring a contractor compared with doing it yourself.

Carpentry Projects

Whether you're a budding DIYer or a seasoned handy homeowner here are step-by-step directions and a materials list and tools you'll use to complete these carpentry projects.

Ceilings/Floors

Transform a room from top to bottom with these eye-catching improvements to the ceiling and floor. Before you begin find out how much each project costs.

Doors

Doors do more than open and close. Consider these improvements and find out the cost of each project and what's involved to decide to do it yourself or hire a pro.

Electrical Projects

Find out how to make your house work smarter with these electrical improvements and upgrades and learn how much they cost and what's involved.

House Exterior

Improve the exterior of your house with these projects and before you begin get the cost data for each one so you can decide if you want to hire a pro or do it yourself.

Heat/Cool/Insulate

These improvements will keep your house comfortable all year long. Learn what's involved and the project cost information to help you decide to do it yourself or hire a pro.

Fix/Maintain

Are some of these projects on your "To Do" list? Here's what's involved and how much it costs for each of these popular home fix-ups. Dare to repair and go forth and fix!

Improvement Projects

Transform a room from ordinary to extraordinary with these enhancement projects. Learn the cost of each project to help you decide whether you want to do it yourself or hire a pro.

Landscaping

If the great outdoors is your favorite place you'll enjoy doing these landscaping projects. Before you begin learn the cost of each project so you can plan your budget.

Outdoor Projects

If you're a weekend warrior you'll enjoy these projects. Before you tackle a project learn what's involved and how much it costs to do it yourself compared with hiring a pro.

Painting/Finishing

Try these popular DIY projects that give you spectacular results for a small investment in time, tools and material. Find out the cost of each project and what's involved.

Plumbing Projects

Get to know about the plumbing system of your house and build your plumbing prowess with these repairs and installation projects. Learn what's involved and how much they costs.

Walls/Wallpapering

Find out how much these wall projects cost whether you're installing new one, covering old ones or fixing damaged ones. Learn what's involved before you begin.

Windows/Stairs

Windows and stairs are important components of a house and here you'll find projects about installing, replacing, and rebuilding them and learn how much each project costs.