All Home Improvement Cost Guides
Six projects, priced with federal wage data and published 2026 cost ranges.
Six projects, each with a calculator that adjusts for state labor rates. Pick the one you are pricing.
| Project | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Roof replacement | See what a new roof costs in 2026 by material and roof size. |
| House painting | What it costs to paint a house interior or exterior in 2026, priced per square foot and by the room. |
| Fence installation | Fence cost per linear foot in 2026 for wood, vinyl, chain link and aluminium. |
| Kitchen remodel | Scope decides the price far more than size does. |
| Bathroom remodel | A bathroom is the smallest room with the highest cost per square foot. |
| Flooring | Floors are priced by the square foot, so the math looks simple. |
Analysis
Data pieces that explain why prices move, rather than what to pay.
- The Same Roof Costs $3,500 More in Illinois Than Oklahoma
- In Hawaii, a Construction Laborer Earns More Than a Roofer
- Why a 2,000 sq ft Roof Costs Less Per Square Foot Than a 1,000 sq ft One
- Roof Pitch Adds Up to 41% to the Bill, and Almost Nobody Quotes It
Data note. Figures on this page are computed from the same model used by every calculator on the site, with labor adjusted by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS wage data.