If there are very few companies in your area, that can affect their rates. Travel time may also be an added charge on your estimate if you are outside a particular radius. Accessibility and Difficulty The degree of difficulty is a comprehensive determiner of the cost of tree trimming. Construction Photography/Avalon / Contributor / Getty Images Low-difficulty trees are usually healthier, shorter trees with most branches in good shape. These trees usually need harnessed climbers and a crane....

The Spruce / Kevin Norris Vinyl plank flooringinstallation costs an average of $2,300 per room. The price to install vinyl plank flooring ranges from $625 to $4,000 per room. What Is Vinyl Plank Flooring? The Spruce / Kevin Norris Vinyl plank flooringis vinyl flooring shaped as long, narrow strips that simulate real wood plank or strip flooring. It is also embossed with a simulated wood texture. Thicker planks can be embossed with simulated hand scrapings, ornamental scratches, or nail holes....

New-construction windows have nailing fins that attach to the wall sheathing that’s under the siding. Read this helpful guide to determine what you need for your window replacement project. Average Window Replacement Cost The average range per window is$300 to $2,100 to replace. Hoxton / Tom Merton / Getty Images The average cost of installation is $40 to $65 per hour. Complex installs can cost $600 or more per window....

Depending onfirewoodcosts and availability in your area, burning wood could reduce your overall heating costs. So, it’s important to know what goes into purchasing and storing cords of firewood. The Spruce /Christopher Lee Foto What Is a Cord of Firewood? The Spruce /Christopher Lee Foto A cord is a unit of measurement for firewood. Then, the volume of the wood is taken. It is typically 600 to 800 pieces of firewood....

Willowpix / Getty Images Topsoil is the uppermost layer of earth in which all plant life grows. But you might be wondering: How much is a yard of dirt? We’re breaking down what you gotta know below. Willowpix / Getty Images What Is a Cubic Yard? A cubic yard (yd3) is a measurement of volume in the U.S. Customary and Imperial systems of measurement. It is determined by multiplying length x width x height/depth....

But how do you know how much laundry makes a full load? There are a couple of easy options. Low-capacity top-loaders may accommodate only 6 pounds of clothing to be full. The Spruce / Ana Cadena Medium-capacity top-loading washing machines can usually tolerate 78 pounds. The highest capacity top-loaders might do well with as much as 1215 pounds. Front-loading washing machines often can hold as much as 18 pounds of clothing....

Rachel Marek Just because your plants look drab and dull this fall doesnt mean its time to stop watering. it’s possible for you to avoid plant diseases, like powdery mildew, by keeping plant leaves dry. Want more gardening tips? Rachel Marek Toavoid this issue, slowly wean established plants off supplemental water by waiting a bit longer between waterings. But if youre experiencing a rainy autumn, you may not have to water your plants at all....

Every gardener growing tomatoes waits for that first juicy, fresh, off-the-vine bite. Tomato plants need full sun, orcloser to eight hours consistently every day,through all growth stages. When your tomatoes refuse to turn red, they could be getting too little sun. Chris Whitehead / Getty Images Want more gardening tips? What is Full Sun? Later,not enough lightproduces straggly weak vines and small, poor-quality fruits. The Spruce / Jayme Burrows This is called the vegetative stage and may be a little shorter or longer depending on variety....

How much of each vegetable to plant also depends on thegarden layoutand size. In How To Grow More Vegetables,intensive gardeningguru, John Jeavons, says youll need about 200 sq.ft. per person to grow enough vegetables and soft fruits for the growing season at intermediate yields. The Spruce / Alandra Chavarria Here are tips and guidelines to help informyour garden plans. That depends on how well things grow, which vegetables you prefer and how often youll be eating it....

But even these hardy houseplants can be fussy about their care. Tip Ensuring consistently moist soil can help encourage peace lily blooms. This means watering when the top inch of soil dries so that you don’t overwater the plant. GavinD/Getty Images An overwatered plant may not flower as much as one that was kept consistently moist. That’s true whether plants are indoor or outdoor. Container material matters, too. A terracotta pot wicks moisture away from the soil, drying it out more quickly....

Photographer, Basak Gurbuz Derman / Getty Images Its the ever-contested question: how often should youwash your bedding? Meet the Expert James Jounis the co-founder and chief operating officer of laundry service Rinse. Washing frequently ensures youre not sleeping in buildup that could irritate your skin. Photographer, Basak Gurbuz Derman / Getty Images Of course, theres also the look and smell of your bedding to consider. Dust mites are another irritation that can proliferate if your duvet cover is not laundered frequently enough....

Learn more about how often you should clean each area of your bathroom to keep thisspace cleanand germ-free. Meet the Expert How Often Should You Clean Your Bathroom? Consistent cleaning will help you maintain proper hygiene and prevent buildup. John Keeble / Getty Images Your weekly cleaning should focus on the toilets, floors, and counters, including the sink. Want more cleaning and organizing tips? How Often Should You Clean Your Bathroom Counters?...

Youre either not cleaning your washing machine often or thoroughly enough. And, of course, it’s also possible both factors are at play. In either scenario, youre definitely not alone, and both problems are very easy to fix. Cris Cantón / Getty Images Meet the Expert Ian Palmer-Smithis an appliance repair expert at Domestic & General. How Often Should You Clean a Washing Machine? If you notice any unpleasant odors or mold, you know its time for a clean, says Palmer-Smith....