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Best Type of Paint Roller for Walls, Cabinets, Ceiling & Floor

A fresh coat of paint can do wonders for any room. Whether you’re revamping walls, cabinets, ceilings or floors, paint is a home improvement project that stands out without breaking the bank. Our guide features the best paint rollers for a variety of surfaces, to help you ensure the smooth finish you’re looking for. On…

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Best Type of Paint Rollers for Ceilings

Painting your ceilings is an easy task if you have the right tools for the job. The best type of paint rollers for ceilings are those that can deal with the thickness of your ceiling texture. The right foam cover will protect the texture to avoid chipping while spreading the paint evenly. With our suggestions,…

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Concrete Wall Calculator

This concrete wall calculator estimates how much material you need to build a full-size or retaining wall. Use the desired length, height and thickness to calculate your concrete wall’s volume. Then, convert this number to cubic yards to figure out how much concrete to buy. This also helps you estimate the cost of your materials….

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Patio Calculator

This patio paver calculator can help you figure out how many stone, block or brick pavers and how much sand base you’ll need to build a patio. Plan ahead for your project to make sure you get the right amount of materials. On This Page Paver Paver Calculations Sand Base Calculations Example Calculation Common Brick…

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Subway Tile Calculator

HomeAdvisor’s Subway Tile Calculator is a handy tool to estimate the amount of material needed to cover any given area and make your next home improvement project a success. Buy the right amount of material and cut waste on your next project with our useful subway tile calculator. Our simple formula multiplies width by length…

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Flooring Calculator

Whether you’re building the house of your dreams from scratch or installing new flooring on your current home, taking the right measurements is essential to ensure the right amount of materials and stay within budget. Use our flooring calculator or our simple formula to know how much material your project requires and give your flooring…

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Countertop Calculator

Give your kitchen or bathroom a boost with new countertops that make your home feel fresh again. Use a countertop calculator to estimate the square footage of your counter space. This will help you figure out how much material you need and get an accurate quote from your pro. On This Page: Countertop Calculations How…

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Concrete Countertop Calculator

Concrete countertops are durable and versatile alternative surfaces with a high-end appearance that improves with age. Use a concrete countertop calculator to estimate the amount of materials needed to add this beautiful look to your home. Avoid miscalculations, save time, and ensure the success of your home improvement project. On This Page: Calculating Concrete Countertops…

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Brick Paver Calculator

This paver calculator can help you figure out how many paver stones you need for your project. It will also help you estimate the cubic yards of sand base you will need. On This Page Paver Calculations Sand Base Calculations Base Considerations Paver Stone Sizes Paver Calculations To determine how many paver stones you need:…

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Gravel Calculator: How Much Gravel Do You Need?

This gravel calculator will help you estimate how much gravel you need for projects like driveways, paths, and landscape installations. To successfully use our gravel calculator, you’ll need accurate measurements of the project area, including the length and width (for square and rectangular areas), base and height (for triangular areas), diameter (for circular areas), and…

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