DIY & Contractor Costs for 100s of Home Improvement Projects

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.

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Install a Convection Wall HeaterThumb Install a Convection Wall Heater
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Install a Duct FanThumb Install a Duct Fan
Install a FireplaceThumb Install a Fireplace
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Install a Furnace HumidifierThumb Install a Furnace Humidifier
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Install a Gas Wall HeaterThumb Install a Gas Wall Heater
Install a GeneratorThumb Install a Generator
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Install a Humidity Sensor and ControlThumb Install a Humidity Sensor and Control
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Install a Programmable ThermostatThumb Install a Programmable Thermostat
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Install a Self-Learning ThermostatThumb Install a Self-Learning Thermostat
Install a Smoke DetectorThumb Install a Smoke Detector
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Install a Solar Attic FanThumb Install a Solar Attic Fan
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Install a Thru-wall Air ConditionerThumb Install a Thru-wall Air Conditioner
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Install an Attic FanThumb Install an Attic Fan
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Install an Exhaust FanThumb Install an Exhaust Fan
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Install an Exhaust Fan with HeaterThumb Install an Exhaust Fan with Heater
Insulate an Attic with Blow-in InsulationThumb Insulate an Attic with Blow-in Insulation
Insulate an Attic with Fiberglass BattsThumb Insulate an Attic with Fiberglass Batts
Insulate and Finish Basement WallsThumb Insulate and Finish Basement Walls
Replace a Bathroom Fan MotorThumb Replace a Bathroom Fan Motor