Gene and Katie Hamilton

Welcome! We hope you’ll find the job costs of home improvement projects useful when you’re deciding whether to do a job yourself vs. hire a contractor. We’re the authors of 20 home improvement books, most notably Home Improvement for Dummies©, Bathroom Remodeling for Dummies©, Carpentry for Dummies©, Plumbing for Dummies©, and Painting and Wallpapering for Dummies©. Our most recent book Fix It and Flip It is in its second edition. We’ve appeared as home improvement experts on television programs such as CNN, Dateline, the Today Show, HGTV and many others.

Paint Sprayers vs Rollers – Which Is Better for Your Project?

Painting undeniably makes a surface stand out. Moreover, good paintwork can increase the value of what you are painting, especially a house or its fixtures. But overall, the secret to getting the most from painting is using the right technique. That brings us to paint sprayers and rollers, two of the most effective painting methods.   … Read more

Best Automotive Paint Guns – 2021 Ultimate Buyer’s Guide

Whenever you need to restore a car’s glorious look as a DIYer or professional automotive painter, grabbing a paint gun will save you lots of time and ensure you have a more refined finish that you wouldn’t get with other outdated methods like using a paintbrush.  But choosing the right automotive paint gun isn’t a … Read more

Best Paint Sprayers For Furniture – 2021 Guide

Checking the paint spraying market for the best paint sprayers for furniture can be a daunting task for you if you don’t know what to look out for, depending on the specifics of your current project. As a DIY enthusiast looking to upcycle an old piece of furniture or paint a newly made piece, getting … Read more

Air vs Airless Paint Sprayer – Differences Explained

Have you had trouble deciding whether to buy an air sprayer and an airless sprayer for your next painting project? There are so many models of each type available on the market, making it challenging to decide which one will serve you better. But you aren’t alone in this. So, which one should you buy? … Read more

Best Paint Sprayers – The Complete 2021 Buyer’s Guide

Whether you’re looking for the best options for a weekend DIY task or you own a business that requires a lot of painting, there is a paint sprayer for you. However, before making any decisions, read this article for all the details and information needed to pick the best product for your painting projects. Comparison … Read more

Best Airless Paint Sprayers – 2021 Thorough Guide

Whether you are a DIY enthusiast or professional painter, getting an airless painter for your next painting project can be one of the best decisions you’ll ever make. You will save yourself time and get higher quality finishes, which are benefits the airless paint sprayer you choose should offer you. But how do you know … Read more

Cost to Build a Board or Batten Fence

The average price to Build a Board or Batten Fence noted above is cost data to compare a contractor’s estimate with doing it yourself. How much is a board and batten fence? The contractor cost to build a board and batten fence is $1991 vs. doing it yourself for $1200 and saving 40 percent.  If … Read more

Cost to Install a Bathroom Light or Vent

The average price to Install a Bathroom Light or Vent noted above is cost data to compare a contractor’s estimate with doing it yourself. One of the smartest additions we made to a bathroom was replacing an old ceiling light/vent with a smart one designed to sense when someone entered or left the room and … Read more