Does laminate flooring increase home value, or will it cheapen the look of your whole home with its imitation games?

COVID-19 did not just influence people to spend their money. It also influenced how they spent their money. Seventy-three percent of respondents said they were more likely to hire a home service professional who shared COVID-related information and actively promoted safety measures. Consumers were willing to let professionals work in their homes, but safety remained a key concern.

Last month,we released our first annual report on the skilled home service trades in America. In this report, we provide new insights on how home service pros work, hire and think about the future. Check out these highlights from the report to see what you missed.

Over the holidays, the last thing you want to deal with as you cook an elaborate meal and wrap any last-minute presents is a major home or appliance repair. But it happens a lot, thanks to additional use, weather, and holiday decorations.

Here are some expert tips on how to prevent and solve problems that threaten to ruin your holiday cheer.

Your choice of flooring is one of the most important decisions you have to make when it comes to improving your home. The material is an integral part of your interior design. It also determines use, difficulty of installation and maintenance. Before you select, it’s wise to educate yourself on what’s available as well as the benefits and drawbacks of each.

Now with HomeAdvisor Pay, homeowners will be able to select Affirm at checkout.

With Affirm, consumers can check eligibility in seconds, and if approved, select from term lengths ranging from three to 36 months. Consumers will see the Affirm "buy now, pay later" option when paying for hundreds of projects using HomeAdvisor Pay.

We talked to three pros around the country about the best ways to increase efficiency, improve homeowner trust, and boost your bottom line while you’re on the job near a remote-work client.

If it’s your first time hiring a painter, this guide walks you through research, which questions to ask and what to expect at a site visit. Finding a good painter for your project only takes a little preparation.

Decorating your own home will save money. Hiring a pro for your Christmas lighting installation can be expensive, but provides significant benefits:

🎄A plan on how to maximize the effect of the lighting.
🎄Safe wiring that accounts for snow and water exposure.
🎄Time-saving installation and takedown.

It’s no secret that the holiday season is a hectic time for small business owners. From coordinating schedules with clients, to prepping for time sensitive projects and boosting marketing efforts — there’s a lot to keep in mind.

Get your business ready for the holidays with help from this checklist.

Wallpaper’s having a major moment in home design — and for good reason. Not only can it add a fresh look to any room at any price point, but there are also colors, patterns and textures to suit every space and every taste — whether you paper every wall from floor to ceiling or choose one feature wall to showcase.

Take a look at 500 years of wallpaper design.

Paul Revere Williams’ astonishing architectural career spanned the growth of Hollywood. Between the 1920s and his retirement in 1973, he designed over 2,000 private L.A. homes – many for Hollywood creatives such as Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball, and Johnny Weissmuller. Wealthy, open-minded clients like this allowed Williams enviable creative freedom and earned him his nickname: architect to the stars.

We commissioned artist Ibrahim Rayintakath to illustrate 43 of Paul R. Williams’ most notable California houses, and we’ve included addresses and an illustrated map so that architecture buffs can check out these historic buildings when you’re in town.

Whether you own a home you live in yourself or own an investment property, you're no doubt aware that a well-functioning heating system is important. Plus, the more energy efficient your heating setup is, the less you'll spend on utility costs. It's for this reason that it could pay to consider geothermal heating for your home. But if you go that route, will you recoup your investment?

With many consumers’ lives revolving around their homes this year due to the pandemic, some are cutting back in spending in other areas to allot more dollars to home improvement.

Here are the five biggest costs homeowners incur when selling their home.

Spending more time inside in winter months means more home improvement projects. Here are four simple DIY projects to complete before the end of the season.

Bay windows are an attractive feature for a house. On the outside, they increase curb appeal. On the interior, they add space, increase warmth and lighting, and can be as functional as they are decorative with the addition of shelves or seating.

But how much do they cost?🤔

A garage costs $27,500 on average to build and $13,000 to convert or renovate. Driveway installation averages almost $4,500. Garage doors average $1,100 to install and around $250 to repair.

Check our guide for other popular garage project costs including epoxy coating, organizing and carport prices.

This guide covers most prefabricated types. The terms “pre-built”, “modular” and “prefabricated often get used interchangeably, but you’ll find some slight differences and similarities between the terms.