Gene and Katie Hamilton

The average price to Install a Backup Sump Pump noted above is cost data to compare a contractor’s estimate with doing it yourself. How much is a backup sump pump? A plumber charges $608 to replace a backup sump pump vs. doing it yourself for $360 and saving 41 percent. Anyone who has survived a … Read more

The average price to Replace a Rotted Window Sill noted above is cost data to compare a contractor’s estimate with doing it yourself. How much does it cost to replace a window sill? A sill is a prominent part of a window that juts out at its base so a damaged one is an eyesore. … Read more

The average price to Install a Mascerating Toilet noted above is cost data to compare a contractor’s estimate with doing it yourself. How much does it cost to install a mascerating toilet? The contractor cost to install a mascerating toilet is $1,650 vs. doing it yourself for $850.  Remodeling your basement to create extra living … Read more

The average price to Replace a Sump Pump noted above is cost data to compare a contractor’s estimate with doing it yourself. How much does it cost to install a sump pump? Install a sump pump and lower the cost and mess of water damage in a basement. Pay a plumber $517 or do it … Read more

The average price to Install a Stair Handrail noted above is cost data to compare a contractor’s estimate with doing it yourself. How much does it cost to install a stair handrail? The handyman contractor cost to install a stair handrail is $261 vs. doing it yourself for $105.  A basement stairway has been the … Read more

The average price to Tuckpoint a Chimney noted above is cost data to compare a contractor’s estimate with doing it yourself. How much does tuckpointing a chimney cost? A cement contractor charges $849 to tuckpoint a chimney but a DIYer can do the job for $175. The tuckpointing between brick joints in a chimney is … Read more

The average price to Install a Surge Protector noted above is cost data to compare a contractor’s estimate with doing it yourself. What does a surge protector cost? An electrician charges $374 to install a surge protector but you can do it yourself for $105 and save 72 percent.  A voltage strike can cause a … Read more

The average price to Install a Lamppost noted above is cost data to compare a contractor’s estimate with doing it yourself. How much is a lamppost? An electrician charges $867 to install a lamppost vs. doing it yourself for $345. Nothing says “Welcome to my home” better than a lighted lamppost at the entrance to … Read more

The average price to Replace Patio Door Screen noted above is cost data to compare a contractor’s estimate with doing it yourself. How much does it cost to replace a patio door screen? The contractor cost to replace a patio door screen is $42 vs. doing it yourself for $27 and saving 35 percent. One … Read more

The average price to Build a Bookcase noted above is cost data to compare a contractor’s estimate with doing it yourself. How much does it cost to build a bookcase? The DIY cost to build a basic bookcase is $275 compared with $978, the cost of hiring a carpenter.  Before you decide to buy a … Read more