All articles in Home & HOA
Real-world 2026 CO alarm installation costs: per-alarm ranges, labor vs materials, plug-in vs hardwired vs combo smoke/CO, wired vs wireless interconnect, permit/code notes, typical labor time, and 4 EXAMPLES ONLY quote snapshots.
Real-world 2026 smoke detector (smoke alarm) installation costs: per-alarm ranges, labor vs materials, what makes prices jump (wiring, interconnect, ceilings), 4 EXAMPLES ONLY quote snapshots, and a short FAQ with IRC R314/R315 references.
2026 basement waterproofing cost ranges (interior drain + sump, exterior excavation, crack injection), what actually moves the price, and a few quote-style snapshots so you can read scope like a grown-up.
2026 chimney liner installation cost, written like a messy Notes app: what actually changes the price (liner type, height, insulation, roof access, appliance, permits, masonry surprises) + 4 example quote snapshots (EXAMPLES ONLY).
2026 crawl space encapsulation cost ranges (vapor barrier, sealing, insulation, dehumidifier), what actually changes the quote, and four fabricated example quote snapshots to compare scope like an adult.
2026 driveway replacement cost (asphalt vs concrete vs gravel) told as a quote-journal: what contractors actually said, the decision points that moved the number, and example quote snapshots (EXAMPLES ONLY).
2026 foundation repair cost ranges, the repair types that actually move the number, and a handful of quote snapshots so you can see what contractors are pricing.
2026 French drain cost per foot (yard vs basement) through the lens of three quotes — and the specific scope bits that quietly double the price.
2026 garage floor epoxy cost (DIY kit vs pro epoxy vs polyaspartic/polyurea) in a quote-journal / notes-app style: per-sq-ft anchors, common garage sizes, grinding + moisture tests + crack repair, flakes/metallic, cure time, and example quote snapshots (EXAMPLES ONLY).
2026 gutter replacement cost, told like my messy quote-journal: what moved the price (linear feet, stories, roof pitch, downspouts, leaf guards, fascia/soffit rot) + example quote snapshots (EXAMPLES ONLY).
2026 hydro jetting cost ranges (and why they swing), what you’re actually buying (snake vs camera vs jet), and four example quote snapshots to help you read scope.
2026 mold remediation cost ranges (tiny spots to full containment), what quietly drives the invoice, how to read scope, and four fabricated example quote snapshots so you can compare apples to apples.
Roof replacement cost anchors for 2026, the bid line items that swing price, and a few clearly-labeled example quote snapshots (examples only).
2026 septic tank pumping cost ranges with the scope details that actually change the bill: tank size, access (locate/dig lids), region, and add-ons like filter cleaning and disposal fees — plus 4 explicit example quote snapshots.
2026 siding replacement cost, told like my quote-journal: what actually moves the price (material, wall area, tear-off, rot, wrap, trim, ladders) + Example quote snapshots (EXAMPLES ONLY).
2026 sump pump replacement cost (installed), a quick range table, and the specific scope details that explain why quotes swing.
2026 termite treatment cost ranges (subterranean vs drywood), what actually moves the quote, and four fabricated example quote snapshots so you can compare scope like a functional adult.
2026 water damage restoration cost ranges (mitigation vs rebuild), what actually moves the price (category/class, demo, drying days), and quote-style snapshots so you can compare scope without getting steamrolled.
2026 water leak detection cost ranges (walls, ceilings, slab leaks), what methods cost extra (acoustic, thermal imaging, tracer gas), and four example quote snapshots so you can compare scope instead of vibes.
Real cost breakdowns with receipts, quotes, and sourcing. No fluff, no affiliate spam.