{ "$schema": "https://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#", "name": "US Home Renovation Cost Database 2026", "description": "222 renovation project types: low/avg/high cost, $/sqft, ROI %, duration, DIY difficulty", "source": "BLS Producer Price Index + HomeAdvisor/Angi survey + Remodeling Magazine Cost vs Value Report", "attribution": "Data via HammerIO (https://hammerio.com/)", "license": "CC-BY 4.0", "last_updated": "2026-04-26", "total_records": 222, "contact": "https://hammerio.com/contact/", "data": [ { "slug": "kitchen-remodel", "name": "Kitchen Remodel", "category": "Kitchen & Bath", "avg_cost_low_usd": 15000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 42000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 100000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 150, "roi_pct": 72, "typical_duration": "4-8 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 40, "materials_pct": 60, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/kitchen-remodel/" }, { "slug": "bathroom-remodel", "name": "Bathroom Remodel", "category": "Kitchen & Bath", 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"kitchen-island-installation", "name": "Kitchen Island Installation", "category": "Kitchen & Bath", "avg_cost_low_usd": 3000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 8000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 20000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 48, "typical_duration": "1-2 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 35, "materials_pct": 65, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/kitchen-island-installation/" }, { "slug": "bathroom-tile-installation", "name": "Bathroom Tile Installation", "category": "Kitchen & Bath", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1200, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 3500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 9000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 18, "roi_pct": 55, "typical_duration": "3-7 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 60, "materials_pct": 40, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/bathroom-tile-installation/" }, { "slug": "shower-replacement", "name": "Shower Replacement", "category": "Kitchen & Bath", "avg_cost_low_usd": 2500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 7500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 20000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 60, "typical_duration": "3-5 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 55, "materials_pct": 45, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/shower-replacement/" }, { "slug": "bathtub-replacement", "name": "Bathtub Replacement", "category": "Kitchen & Bath", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 5500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 15000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 50, "typical_duration": "2-4 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 60, "materials_pct": 40, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/bathtub-replacement/" }, { "slug": "kitchen-appliance-upgrade", "name": "Kitchen Appliance Upgrade", "category": "Kitchen & Bath", "avg_cost_low_usd": 3000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 8000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 25000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 45, "typical_duration": "1-2 days", "diy_difficulty": "Easy", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 15, "materials_pct": 85, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/kitchen-appliance-upgrade/" }, { "slug": "bathroom-vanity-replacement", "name": "Bathroom Vanity Replacement", "category": "Kitchen & Bath", "avg_cost_low_usd": 500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 2500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 8000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 50, "typical_duration": "1-2 days", "diy_difficulty": "Easy", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 40, "materials_pct": 60, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/bathroom-vanity-replacement/" }, { "slug": "laundry-room-renovation", "name": "Laundry Room Renovation", "category": "Kitchen & Bath", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 5000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 15000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 100, "roi_pct": 48, "typical_duration": "1-2 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 45, "materials_pct": 55, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/laundry-room-renovation/" }, { "slug": "kitchen-backsplash-installation", "name": "Kitchen Backsplash Installation", "category": "Kitchen & Bath", "avg_cost_low_usd": 600, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 1800, "avg_cost_high_usd": 5000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 25, "roi_pct": 55, "typical_duration": "1-2 days", "diy_difficulty": "Easy", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 45, "materials_pct": 55, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/kitchen-backsplash-installation/" }, { "slug": "bathroom-exhaust-fan", "name": "Bathroom Exhaust Fan Installation", "category": "Kitchen & Bath", "avg_cost_low_usd": 150, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 450, "avg_cost_high_usd": 1200, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 30, "typical_duration": "2-4 hours", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 65, "materials_pct": 35, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/bathroom-exhaust-fan/" }, { "slug": "kitchen-lighting-upgrade", "name": "Kitchen Lighting Upgrade", "category": "Kitchen & Bath", "avg_cost_low_usd": 500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 2000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 6000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 45, "typical_duration": "1-2 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 55, "materials_pct": 45, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/kitchen-lighting-upgrade/" }, { "slug": "mudroom-addition", "name": "Mudroom Addition", "category": "Kitchen & Bath", "avg_cost_low_usd": 5000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 15000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 40000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 130, "roi_pct": 55, "typical_duration": "2-4 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 50, "materials_pct": 50, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/mudroom-addition/" }, { "slug": "water-softener-installation", "name": "Water Softener Installation", "category": "Kitchen & Bath", "avg_cost_low_usd": 800, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 2200, "avg_cost_high_usd": 5500, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 35, "typical_duration": "4-8 hours", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 40, "materials_pct": 60, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/water-softener-installation/" }, { "slug": "bathroom-addition", "name": "Bathroom Addition", "category": "Kitchen & Bath", "avg_cost_low_usd": 20000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 45000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 90000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 400, "roi_pct": 58, "typical_duration": "6-10 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 55, "materials_pct": 45, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/bathroom-addition/" }, { "slug": "kitchen-floor-replacement", "name": "Kitchen Floor Replacement", "category": "Kitchen & Bath", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 4000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 10000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 8, "roi_pct": 52, "typical_duration": "2-4 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 50, "materials_pct": 50, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/kitchen-floor-replacement/" }, { "slug": "wet-bar-installation", "name": "Wet Bar Installation", "category": "Kitchen & Bath", "avg_cost_low_usd": 3000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 8000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 20000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 40, "typical_duration": "1-2 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 50, "materials_pct": 50, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/wet-bar-installation/" }, { "slug": "tankless-water-heater", "name": "Tankless Water Heater Installation", "category": "Kitchen & Bath", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 3000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 6000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 40, "typical_duration": "4-8 hours", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 55, "materials_pct": 45, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/tankless-water-heater/" }, { "slug": "garbage-disposal-installation", "name": "Garbage Disposal Installation", "category": "Kitchen & Bath", "avg_cost_low_usd": 150, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 400, "avg_cost_high_usd": 900, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 35, "typical_duration": "1-2 hours", "diy_difficulty": "Easy", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 45, "materials_pct": 55, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/garbage-disposal-installation/" }, { "slug": "bathroom-heated-floor", "name": "Bathroom Heated Floor Installation", "category": "Kitchen & Bath", "avg_cost_low_usd": 600, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 1800, "avg_cost_high_usd": 4500, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 12, "roi_pct": 35, "typical_duration": "1-3 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 55, "materials_pct": 45, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/bathroom-heated-floor/" }, { "slug": "roof-replacement", "name": "Roof Replacement", "category": "Exterior & Roofing", "avg_cost_low_usd": 8000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 18000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 45000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 4, "roi_pct": 68, "typical_duration": "2-5 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 60, "materials_pct": 40, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/roof-replacement/" }, { "slug": "siding-replacement", "name": "Siding Replacement", "category": "Exterior & Roofing", "avg_cost_low_usd": 8000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 18000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 45000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 7, "roi_pct": 76, "typical_duration": "1-2 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 50, "materials_pct": 50, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/siding-replacement/" }, { "slug": "window-replacement", "name": "Window Replacement", "category": "Exterior & Roofing", "avg_cost_low_usd": 3000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 10000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 30000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 68, "typical_duration": "1-3 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 30, "materials_pct": 70, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/window-replacement/" }, { "slug": "door-replacement", "name": "Door Replacement", "category": "Exterior & Roofing", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 3500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 10000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 75, "typical_duration": "1-2 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 35, "materials_pct": 65, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/door-replacement/" }, { "slug": "deck-addition", "name": "Deck Addition", "category": "Exterior & Roofing", "avg_cost_low_usd": 7000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 20000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 55000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 35, "roi_pct": 65, "typical_duration": "1-3 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 55, "materials_pct": 45, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/deck-addition/" }, { "slug": "patio-install", "name": "Patio Installation", "category": "Exterior & Roofing", "avg_cost_low_usd": 3000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 10000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 30000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 20, "roi_pct": 55, "typical_duration": "3-7 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 45, "materials_pct": 55, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/patio-install/" }, { "slug": "fence-install", "name": "Fence Installation", "category": "Exterior & Roofing", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 5000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 15000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 50, "typical_duration": "1-3 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 50, "materials_pct": 50, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/fence-install/" }, { "slug": "driveway-replacement", "name": "Driveway Replacement", "category": "Exterior & Roofing", "avg_cost_low_usd": 3000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 8000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 25000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 10, "roi_pct": 60, "typical_duration": "2-3 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 45, "materials_pct": 55, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/driveway-replacement/" }, { "slug": "garage-door-replacement", "name": "Garage Door Replacement", "category": "Exterior & Roofing", "avg_cost_low_usd": 700, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 2500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 8000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 94, "typical_duration": "4-8 hours", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 25, "materials_pct": 75, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/garage-door-replacement/" }, { "slug": "solar-panels", "name": "Solar Panel Installation", "category": "Exterior & Roofing", "avg_cost_low_usd": 15000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 25000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 45000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 55, "typical_duration": "1-3 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 25, "materials_pct": 75, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/solar-panels/" }, { "slug": "gutter-replacement", "name": "Gutter Replacement", "category": "Exterior & Roofing", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 2500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 7000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 45, "typical_duration": "1-2 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 60, "materials_pct": 40, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/gutter-replacement/" }, { "slug": "exterior-painting", "name": "Exterior Painting", "category": "Exterior & Roofing", "avg_cost_low_usd": 2000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 6000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 18000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 2, "roi_pct": 55, "typical_duration": "3-7 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 80, "materials_pct": 20, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/exterior-painting/" }, { "slug": "foundation-repair", "name": "Foundation Repair", "category": "Exterior & Roofing", "avg_cost_low_usd": 2000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 8000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 35000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 50, "typical_duration": "1-7 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 65, "materials_pct": 35, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/foundation-repair/" }, { "slug": "landscaping", "name": "Landscaping Overhaul", "category": "Exterior & Roofing", "avg_cost_low_usd": 3000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 12000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 50000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 15, "roi_pct": 80, "typical_duration": "1-4 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 60, "materials_pct": 40, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/landscaping/" }, { "slug": "skylight-installation", "name": "Skylight Installation", "category": "Exterior & Roofing", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 3500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 8000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 42, "typical_duration": "1-2 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 60, "materials_pct": 40, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/skylight-installation/" }, { "slug": "chimney-repair", "name": "Chimney Repair and Tuckpointing", "category": "Exterior & Roofing", "avg_cost_low_usd": 500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 2500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 8000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 40, "typical_duration": "1-3 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 70, "materials_pct": 30, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/chimney-repair/" }, { "slug": "outdoor-kitchen", "name": "Outdoor Kitchen Installation", "category": "Exterior & Roofing", "avg_cost_low_usd": 5000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 20000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 70000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 50, "typical_duration": "2-6 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 45, "materials_pct": 55, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/outdoor-kitchen/" }, { "slug": "retaining-wall", "name": "Retaining Wall Construction", "category": "Exterior & Roofing", "avg_cost_low_usd": 3000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 8500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 25000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 40, "roi_pct": 45, "typical_duration": "3-7 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 55, "materials_pct": 45, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/retaining-wall/" }, { "slug": "interior-painting", "name": "Interior Painting", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 4000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 12000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 2, "roi_pct": 107, "typical_duration": "2-5 days", "diy_difficulty": "Easy", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 80, "materials_pct": 20, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/interior-painting/" }, { "slug": "drywall-install", "name": "Drywall Installation", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 4500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 12000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 3, "roi_pct": 50, "typical_duration": "2-5 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 60, "materials_pct": 40, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/drywall-install/" }, { "slug": "basement-finish", "name": "Basement Finishing", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 15000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 35000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 80000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 50, "roi_pct": 72, "typical_duration": "4-10 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 50, "materials_pct": 50, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/basement-finish/" }, { "slug": "crown-molding", "name": "Crown Molding Installation", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 2000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 6000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 52, "typical_duration": "1-3 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 70, "materials_pct": 30, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/crown-molding/" }, { "slug": "closet-organizer-install", "name": "Closet Organizer Installation", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 300, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 1500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 5000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 45, "typical_duration": "1-2 days", "diy_difficulty": "Easy", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 40, "materials_pct": 60, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/closet-organizer-install/" }, { "slug": "staircase-remodel", "name": "Staircase Remodel", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 2000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 7500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 25000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 58, "typical_duration": "3-7 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 55, "materials_pct": 45, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/staircase-remodel/" }, { "slug": "fireplace-installation", "name": "Fireplace Installation", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 2500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 8000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 30000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 80, "typical_duration": "3-7 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 55, "materials_pct": 45, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/fireplace-installation/" }, { "slug": "attic-conversion", "name": "Attic Conversion", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 25000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 55000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 100000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 80, "roi_pct": 64, "typical_duration": "6-12 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 55, "materials_pct": 45, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/attic-conversion/" }, { "slug": "home-office-build", "name": "Home Office Build-Out", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 3000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 10000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 30000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 80, "roi_pct": 60, "typical_duration": "1-3 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 40, "materials_pct": 60, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/home-office-build/" }, { "slug": "whole-house-painting", "name": "Whole House Interior Painting", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 5000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 12000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 30000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 3, "roi_pct": 100, "typical_duration": "5-10 days", "diy_difficulty": "Easy", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 80, "materials_pct": 20, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/whole-house-painting/" }, { "slug": "wainscoting-installation", "name": "Wainscoting Installation", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 3000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 8000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 48, "typical_duration": "2-4 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 60, "materials_pct": 40, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/wainscoting-installation/" }, { "slug": "recessed-lighting", "name": "Recessed Lighting Installation", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 800, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 2500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 7000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 50, "typical_duration": "1-2 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 65, "materials_pct": 35, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/recessed-lighting/" }, { "slug": "interior-door-replacement", "name": "Interior Door Replacement", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 200, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 800, "avg_cost_high_usd": 3000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 45, "typical_duration": "2-4 hours", "diy_difficulty": "Easy", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 45, "materials_pct": 55, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/interior-door-replacement/" }, { "slug": "basement-waterproofing", "name": "Basement Waterproofing", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 2500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 8000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 25000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 50, "typical_duration": "1-5 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 65, "materials_pct": 35, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/basement-waterproofing/" }, { "slug": "hardwood-floor-install", "name": "Hardwood Floor Installation", "category": "Flooring", "avg_cost_low_usd": 6000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 12000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 30000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 10, "roi_pct": 70, "typical_duration": "3-7 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 45, "materials_pct": 55, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/hardwood-floor-install/" }, { "slug": "tile-install", "name": "Tile Floor Installation", "category": "Flooring", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 4500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 12000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 12, "roi_pct": 60, "typical_duration": "2-5 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 60, "materials_pct": 40, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/tile-install/" }, { "slug": "carpet-install", "name": "Carpet Installation", "category": "Flooring", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 3000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 8000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 5, "roi_pct": 55, "typical_duration": "1-2 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 50, "materials_pct": 50, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/carpet-install/" }, { "slug": "lvp-flooring", "name": "Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) Installation", "category": "Flooring", "avg_cost_low_usd": 2000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 5500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 14000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 6, "roi_pct": 65, "typical_duration": "2-4 days", "diy_difficulty": "Easy", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 40, "materials_pct": 60, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/lvp-flooring/" }, { "slug": "hardwood-floor-refinishing", "name": "Hardwood Floor Refinishing", "category": "Flooring", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 3500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 8000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 4, "roi_pct": 78, "typical_duration": "3-5 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 70, "materials_pct": 30, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/hardwood-floor-refinishing/" }, { "slug": "laminate-flooring", "name": "Laminate Flooring Installation", "category": "Flooring", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1200, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 3500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 9000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 4, "roi_pct": 55, "typical_duration": "2-3 days", "diy_difficulty": "Easy", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 40, "materials_pct": 60, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/laminate-flooring/" }, { "slug": "epoxy-garage-floor", "name": "Epoxy Garage Floor Coating", "category": "Flooring", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 3500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 8000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 6, "roi_pct": 50, "typical_duration": "2-3 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 55, "materials_pct": 45, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/epoxy-garage-floor/" }, { "slug": "cork-flooring", "name": "Cork Flooring Installation", "category": "Flooring", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 4000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 9000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 7, "roi_pct": 45, "typical_duration": "2-3 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 45, "materials_pct": 55, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/cork-flooring/" }, { "slug": "concrete-floor-staining", "name": "Concrete Floor Staining", "category": "Flooring", "avg_cost_low_usd": 800, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 2500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 7000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 5, "roi_pct": 55, "typical_duration": "2-4 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 60, "materials_pct": 40, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/concrete-floor-staining/" }, { "slug": "hvac-replacement", "name": "HVAC System Replacement", "category": "HVAC & Utilities", "avg_cost_low_usd": 5000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 12000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 28000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 50, "typical_duration": "1-3 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 40, "materials_pct": 60, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/hvac-replacement/" }, { "slug": "water-heater-install", "name": "Water Heater Installation", "category": "HVAC & Utilities", "avg_cost_low_usd": 800, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 1800, "avg_cost_high_usd": 4500, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 40, "typical_duration": "2-4 hours", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 45, "materials_pct": 55, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/water-heater-install/" }, { "slug": "electrical-panel-upgrade", "name": "Electrical Panel Upgrade", "category": "HVAC & Utilities", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 4000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 9000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 45, "typical_duration": "1-2 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 70, "materials_pct": 30, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/electrical-panel-upgrade/" }, { "slug": "insulation-upgrade", "name": "Insulation Upgrade", "category": "HVAC & Utilities", "avg_cost_low_usd": 2000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 6000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 18000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 2, "roi_pct": 55, "typical_duration": "1-3 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 50, "materials_pct": 50, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/insulation-upgrade/" }, { "slug": "ev-charger-install", "name": "EV Charger Installation", "category": "HVAC & Utilities", "avg_cost_low_usd": 400, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 1200, "avg_cost_high_usd": 3500, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 50, "typical_duration": "3-6 hours", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 60, "materials_pct": 40, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/ev-charger-install/" }, { "slug": "whole-house-generator", "name": "Whole House Generator Installation", "category": "HVAC & Utilities", "avg_cost_low_usd": 5000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 15000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 35000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 55, "typical_duration": "1-3 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 45, "materials_pct": 55, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/whole-house-generator/" }, { "slug": "smart-home-system", "name": "Smart Home System Installation", "category": "HVAC & Utilities", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 5000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 20000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 35, "typical_duration": "1-3 days", "diy_difficulty": "Easy", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 35, "materials_pct": 65, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/smart-home-system/" }, { "slug": "plumbing-repiping", "name": "Whole House Plumbing Repiping", "category": "HVAC & Utilities", "avg_cost_low_usd": 4000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 10000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 25000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 45, "typical_duration": "3-7 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 65, "materials_pct": 35, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/plumbing-repiping/" }, { "slug": "central-vacuum-system", "name": "Central Vacuum System Installation", "category": "HVAC & Utilities", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1200, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 3000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 7000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 30, "typical_duration": "1-2 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 60, "materials_pct": 40, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/central-vacuum-system/" }, { "slug": "whole-house-fan", "name": "Whole House Fan Installation", "category": "HVAC & Utilities", "avg_cost_low_usd": 700, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 2000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 5000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 38, "typical_duration": "4-8 hours", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 55, "materials_pct": 45, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/whole-house-fan/" }, { "slug": "sump-pump-install", "name": "Sump Pump Installation", "category": "HVAC & Utilities", "avg_cost_low_usd": 600, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 1500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 4000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 45, "typical_duration": "4-8 hours", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 60, "materials_pct": 40, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/sump-pump-install/" }, { "slug": "ductwork-replacement", "name": "Ductwork Replacement", "category": "HVAC & Utilities", "avg_cost_low_usd": 2000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 6000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 15000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 42, "typical_duration": "1-3 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 65, "materials_pct": 35, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/ductwork-replacement/" }, { "slug": "room-addition", "name": "Room Addition", "category": "Additions & Structures", "avg_cost_low_usd": 35000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 90000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 200000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 200, "roi_pct": 55, "typical_duration": "3-6 months", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 50, "materials_pct": 50, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/room-addition/" }, { "slug": "sunroom-addition", "name": "Sunroom Addition", "category": "Additions & Structures", "avg_cost_low_usd": 15000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 40000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 100000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 130, "roi_pct": 48, "typical_duration": "2-6 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 45, "materials_pct": 55, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/sunroom-addition/" }, { "slug": "garage-conversion", "name": "Garage Conversion to Living Space", "category": "Additions & Structures", "avg_cost_low_usd": 15000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 35000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 75000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 100, "roi_pct": 62, "typical_duration": "4-8 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 50, "materials_pct": 50, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/garage-conversion/" }, { "slug": "adu-construction", "name": "Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Construction", "category": "Additions & Structures", "avg_cost_low_usd": 60000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 150000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 350000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 250, "roi_pct": 80, "typical_duration": "6-18 months", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 50, "materials_pct": 50, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/adu-construction/" }, { "slug": "pool-installation", "name": "Swimming Pool Installation", "category": "Additions & Structures", "avg_cost_low_usd": 30000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 65000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 150000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 80, "roi_pct": 40, "typical_duration": "6-12 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 40, "materials_pct": 60, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/pool-installation/" }, { "slug": "screened-porch", "name": "Screened Porch Addition", "category": "Additions & Structures", "avg_cost_low_usd": 8000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 22000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 55000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 90, "roi_pct": 62, "typical_duration": "2-4 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 50, "materials_pct": 50, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/screened-porch/" }, { "slug": "pergola-installation", "name": "Pergola Installation", "category": "Additions & Structures", "avg_cost_low_usd": 3000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 9000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 25000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 45, "roi_pct": 50, "typical_duration": "1-3 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 40, "materials_pct": 60, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/pergola-installation/" }, { "slug": "carport-addition", "name": "Carport Addition", "category": "Additions & Structures", "avg_cost_low_usd": 4000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 10000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 25000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 50, "roi_pct": 55, "typical_duration": "1-2 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 45, "materials_pct": 55, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/carport-addition/" }, { "slug": "garage-addition", "name": "Garage Addition", "category": "Additions & Structures", "avg_cost_low_usd": 25000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 55000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 130000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 75, "roi_pct": 65, "typical_duration": "4-8 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 50, "materials_pct": 50, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/garage-addition/" }, { "slug": "garage-build", "name": "Garage Build (New Construction)", "category": "Additions & Structures", "avg_cost_low_usd": 22000, 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true, "labor_pct": 40, "materials_pct": 60, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/storage-shed/" }, { "slug": "sod-installation", "name": "Sod Installation", "category": "Landscaping", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 5000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 15000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 1, "roi_pct": 50, "typical_duration": "1-3 days", "diy_difficulty": "Easy", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 60, "materials_pct": 40, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/sod-installation/" }, { "slug": "irrigation-system", "name": "Irrigation System Installation", "category": "Landscaping", "avg_cost_low_usd": 2500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 6000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 15000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 55, "typical_duration": "1-3 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 55, "materials_pct": 45, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/irrigation-system/" }, { "slug": "landscape-lighting", "name": "Landscape Lighting Installation", "category": "Landscaping", 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"labor_pct": 55, "materials_pct": 45, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/garden-bed-installation/" }, { "slug": "outdoor-lighting", "name": "Outdoor Security Lighting", "category": "Landscaping", "avg_cost_low_usd": 400, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 1500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 5000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 40, "typical_duration": "4-8 hours", "diy_difficulty": "Easy", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 60, "materials_pct": 40, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/outdoor-lighting/" }, { "slug": "fire-pit-installation", "name": "Fire Pit Installation", "category": "Landscaping", "avg_cost_low_usd": 500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 3000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 10000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 45, "typical_duration": "1-3 days", "diy_difficulty": "Easy", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 40, "materials_pct": 60, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/fire-pit-installation/" }, { "slug": "deck-pergola-combo", "name": "Deck and Pergola Combination", "category": "Landscaping", "avg_cost_low_usd": 12000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 35000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 80000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 50, "roi_pct": 60, "typical_duration": "2-4 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 50, "materials_pct": 50, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/deck-pergola-combo/" }, { "slug": "artificial-turf", "name": "Artificial Turf Installation", "category": "Landscaping", "avg_cost_low_usd": 5000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 15000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 40000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 12, "roi_pct": 45, "typical_duration": "2-4 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 50, "materials_pct": 50, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/artificial-turf/" }, { "slug": "rain-garden", "name": "Rain Garden Installation", "category": "Landscaping", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 5000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 15000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 30, "typical_duration": "2-4 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 55, "materials_pct": 45, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/rain-garden/" }, { "slug": "pond-waterfall-install", "name": "Pond and Waterfall Installation", "category": "Landscaping", "avg_cost_low_usd": 3000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 10000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 35000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 30, "typical_duration": "3-7 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 45, "materials_pct": 55, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/pond-waterfall-install/" }, { "slug": "privacy-landscaping", "name": "Privacy Screening Landscaping", "category": "Landscaping", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 6000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 20000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 55, "typical_duration": "1-3 days", "diy_difficulty": "Easy", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 55, "materials_pct": 45, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/privacy-landscaping/" }, { "slug": "driveway-sealing", "name": "Driveway Sealing", "category": "Landscaping", "avg_cost_low_usd": 150, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 450, "avg_cost_high_usd": 1500, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 50, "typical_duration": "1 day", "diy_difficulty": "Easy", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 60, "materials_pct": 40, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/driveway-sealing/" }, { "slug": "kitchen-pantry-build", "name": "Kitchen Pantry Build-Out", "category": "Kitchen & Bath", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 5000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 15000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 50, "typical_duration": "3-7 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 45, "materials_pct": 55, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/kitchen-pantry-build/" }, { "slug": "master-closet-build", "name": "Master Closet Build-Out", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 2000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 8000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 25000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 55, "typical_duration": "3-5 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 40, "materials_pct": 60, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/master-closet-build/" }, { "slug": "spray-foam-insulation", "name": "Spray Foam Insulation", "category": "HVAC & Utilities", "avg_cost_low_usd": 3000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 8000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 20000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 3, "roi_pct": 60, "typical_duration": "1-3 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 55, "materials_pct": 45, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/spray-foam-insulation/" }, { "slug": "radon-mitigation", "name": "Radon Mitigation System", "category": "HVAC & Utilities", "avg_cost_low_usd": 800, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 1500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 3000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 35, "typical_duration": "4-8 hours", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 65, "materials_pct": 35, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/radon-mitigation/" }, { "slug": "swimming-pool-renovation", "name": "Swimming Pool Renovation", "category": "Additions & Structures", "avg_cost_low_usd": 10000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 30000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 80000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 40, "typical_duration": "2-6 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 45, "materials_pct": 55, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/swimming-pool-renovation/" }, { "slug": "hot-tub-installation", "name": "Hot Tub Installation", "category": "Additions & Structures", "avg_cost_low_usd": 5000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 12000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 35000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 35, "typical_duration": "1-2 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 30, "materials_pct": 70, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/hot-tub-installation/" }, { "slug": "wine-cellar-build", "name": "Wine Cellar Build-Out", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 5000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 20000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 60000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 150, "roi_pct": 45, "typical_duration": "2-4 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 45, "materials_pct": 55, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/wine-cellar-build/" }, { "slug": "media-room-build", "name": "Home Theater / Media Room Build", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 5000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 25000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 80000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 100, "roi_pct": 50, "typical_duration": "2-4 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 40, "materials_pct": 60, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/media-room-build/" }, { "slug": "gym-room-build", "name": "Home Gym Build-Out", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 2000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 8000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 30000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 60, "roi_pct": 45, "typical_duration": "1-2 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Easy", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 30, "materials_pct": 70, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/gym-room-build/" }, { "slug": "sunroom-three-season", "name": "Three-Season Room Addition", "category": "Additions & Structures", "avg_cost_low_usd": 8000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 25000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 65000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 95, "roi_pct": 50, "typical_duration": "2-4 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 45, "materials_pct": 55, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/sunroom-three-season/" }, { "slug": "concrete-porch", "name": "Concrete Front Porch", "category": "Exterior & Roofing", "avg_cost_low_usd": 2000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 7000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 20000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 25, "roi_pct": 60, "typical_duration": "3-5 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 50, "materials_pct": 50, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/concrete-porch/" }, { "slug": "wood-deck-refinishing", "name": "Wood Deck Refinishing", "category": "Exterior & Roofing", "avg_cost_low_usd": 500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 2000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 6000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 3, "roi_pct": 65, "typical_duration": "2-3 days", "diy_difficulty": "Easy", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 70, "materials_pct": 30, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/wood-deck-refinishing/" }, { "slug": "asphalt-shingle-repair", "name": "Roof Repair (Partial)", "category": "Exterior & Roofing", "avg_cost_low_usd": 300, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 1500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 6000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 55, "typical_duration": "4-8 hours", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 65, "materials_pct": 35, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/asphalt-shingle-repair/" }, { "slug": "crawl-space-encapsulation", "name": "Crawl Space Encapsulation", "category": "Exterior & Roofing", "avg_cost_low_usd": 3000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 8000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 20000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 50, "typical_duration": "1-3 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 55, "materials_pct": 45, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/crawl-space-encapsulation/" }, { "slug": "interior-french-doors", "name": "French Door Installation (Interior)", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 800, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 3000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 8000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 50, "typical_duration": "1-2 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 40, "materials_pct": 60, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/interior-french-doors/" }, { "slug": "exterior-french-doors", "name": "French Door Installation (Exterior)", "category": "Exterior & Roofing", "avg_cost_low_usd": 2000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 6000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 15000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 65, "typical_duration": "1-2 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 35, "materials_pct": 65, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/exterior-french-doors/" }, { "slug": "hardscape-walkway", "name": "Hardscape Walkway Installation", "category": "Landscaping", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 4000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 12000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 18, "roi_pct": 55, "typical_duration": "2-4 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 55, "materials_pct": 45, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/hardscape-walkway/" }, { "slug": "solar-attic-fan", "name": "Solar Attic Fan Installation", "category": "HVAC & Utilities", "avg_cost_low_usd": 300, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 700, "avg_cost_high_usd": 2000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 45, "typical_duration": "2-4 hours", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 55, "materials_pct": 45, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/solar-attic-fan/" }, { "slug": "luxury-vinyl-tile", "name": "Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) Installation", "category": "Flooring", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1800, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 4500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 11000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 6, "roi_pct": 60, "typical_duration": "2-3 days", "diy_difficulty": "Easy", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 40, "materials_pct": 60, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/luxury-vinyl-tile/" }, { "slug": "solar-panel-installation", "name": "Solar Panel Installation", "category": "Energy", "avg_cost_low_usd": 12000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 25000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 45000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 100, "typical_duration": "1-3 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 30, "materials_pct": 70, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/solar-panel-installation/" }, { "slug": "egress-window-installation", "name": "Egress Window Installation", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 2500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 5500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 10000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 50, "typical_duration": "2-3 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 60, "materials_pct": 40, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/egress-window-installation/" }, { "slug": "fence-installation", "name": "Fence Installation", "category": "Outdoor", "avg_cost_low_usd": 2000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 5500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 15000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 50, "typical_duration": "2-5 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 40, "materials_pct": 60, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/fence-installation/" }, { "slug": "swimming-pool-inground", "name": "Inground Swimming Pool", "category": "Outdoor", "avg_cost_low_usd": 35000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 65000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 150000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 43, "typical_duration": "8-12 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 35, "materials_pct": 65, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/swimming-pool-inground/" }, { "slug": "landscaping-full", "name": "Full Landscape Design", "category": "Outdoor", "avg_cost_low_usd": 5000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 18000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 50000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 62, "typical_duration": "2-6 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 45, "materials_pct": 55, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/landscaping-full/" }, { "slug": "water-heater-replacement", "name": "Water Heater Replacement", "category": "Plumbing", "avg_cost_low_usd": 800, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 2200, "avg_cost_high_usd": 5000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 70, "typical_duration": "1 day", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 35, "materials_pct": 65, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/water-heater-replacement/" }, { "slug": "front-door-replacement", "name": "Front Door Replacement", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 2000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 6000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 74, "typical_duration": "1 day", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 30, "materials_pct": 70, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/front-door-replacement/" }, { "slug": "concrete-patio", "name": "Concrete Patio", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 2000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 5000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 12000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 15, "roi_pct": 60, "typical_duration": "1-2 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 45, "materials_pct": 55, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/concrete-patio/" }, { "slug": "home-addition", "name": "Home Addition", "category": "Structural", "avg_cost_low_usd": 30000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 80000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 200000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 15, "roi_pct": 60, "typical_duration": "1-2 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 45, "materials_pct": 55, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/home-addition/" }, { "slug": "siding-installation", "name": "Siding Installation", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 5000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 12000, 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"https://hammerio.com/cost/hvac-installation/" }, { "slug": "driveway-paving", "name": "Driveway Paving", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 2500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 6000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 15000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 15, "roi_pct": 60, "typical_duration": "1-2 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 45, "materials_pct": 55, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/driveway-paving/" }, { "slug": "deck-building", "name": "Deck Building", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 5000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 15000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 35000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 15, "roi_pct": 60, "typical_duration": "1-2 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 45, "materials_pct": 55, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/deck-building/" }, { "slug": "gutter-installation", "name": "Gutter Installation", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 800, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 2000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 5000, 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"https://hammerio.com/cost/plumbing-repipe/" }, { "slug": "hardwood-flooring", "name": "Hardwood Flooring", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 3000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 8000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 18000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 12, "roi_pct": 78, "typical_duration": "2-5 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 50, "materials_pct": 50, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/hardwood-flooring/" }, { "slug": "swimming-pool", "name": "Swimming Pool Construction", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 25000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 50000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 100000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 80, "roi_pct": 43, "typical_duration": "6-12 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Professional Only", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 55, "materials_pct": 45, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/swimming-pool/" }, { "slug": "insulation", "name": "Insulation Installation", "category": "Systems", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 3500, 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"https://hammerio.com/cost/basement-finishing/" }, { "slug": "cedar-shake-siding", "name": "Cedar Shake Siding", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 8000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 18000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 35000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 10, "roi_pct": 80, "typical_duration": "1-3 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 45, "materials_pct": 55, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/cedar-shake-siding/" }, { "slug": "wood-fence-installation", "name": "Wood Fence Installation", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 2000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 5000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 12000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 15, "roi_pct": 55, "typical_duration": "2-5 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 40, "materials_pct": 60, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/wood-fence-installation/" }, { "slug": "attic-insulation", "name": "Attic Insulation", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 3500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 6000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 2, "roi_pct": 110, "typical_duration": "1-2 days", "diy_difficulty": "Easy", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 40, "materials_pct": 60, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/attic-insulation/" }, { "slug": "sump-pump-installation", "name": "Sump Pump Installation", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 1500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 3500, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 60, "typical_duration": "1 day", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 55, "materials_pct": 45, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/sump-pump-installation/" }, { "slug": "concrete-sidewalk", "name": "Concrete Sidewalk", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 4000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 8000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 8, "roi_pct": 55, "typical_duration": "2-4 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 45, "materials_pct": 55, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/concrete-sidewalk/" }, { "slug": "porch-addition", "name": "Porch Addition", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 8000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 25000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 60000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 20, "roi_pct": 65, "typical_duration": "4-8 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 50, "materials_pct": 50, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/porch-addition/" }, { "slug": "crown-molding-installation", "name": "Crown Molding Installation", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 1500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 4000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 55, "typical_duration": "1-2 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 55, "materials_pct": 45, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/crown-molding-installation/" }, { "slug": "drywall-installation", "name": "Drywall Installation", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 3000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 8000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 2, "roi_pct": 50, "typical_duration": "3-7 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 55, "materials_pct": 45, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/drywall-installation/" }, { "slug": "gutter-guard-installation", "name": "Gutter Guard Installation", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 2000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 5000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 50, "typical_duration": "1 day", "diy_difficulty": "Easy", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 40, "materials_pct": 60, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/gutter-guard-installation/" }, { "slug": "weatherstripping", "name": "Weatherstripping", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 100, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 300, "avg_cost_high_usd": 600, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 100, "typical_duration": "1-2 hours", "diy_difficulty": "Easy", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 30, "materials_pct": 70, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/weatherstripping/" }, { "slug": "trim-carpentry", "name": "Trim Carpentry", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 3000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 8000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 50, "typical_duration": "2-5 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 55, "materials_pct": 45, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/trim-carpentry/" }, { "slug": "shed-construction", "name": "Shed Construction", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 5000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 15000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 45, "typical_duration": "3-7 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 40, "materials_pct": 60, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/shed-construction/" }, { "slug": "roof-replacement-asphalt", "name": "Roof Replacement (Asphalt)", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 5000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 10000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 20000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 6, "roi_pct": 65, "typical_duration": "2-4 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 40, "materials_pct": 60, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/roof-replacement-asphalt/" }, { "slug": "sewer-line-replacement", "name": "Sewer Line Replacement", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 3000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 8000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 20000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 55, "typical_duration": "2-5 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 60, "materials_pct": 40, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/sewer-line-replacement/" }, { "slug": "brick-paver-patio", "name": "Brick Paver Patio", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 3000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 8000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 20000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 15, "roi_pct": 70, "typical_duration": "3-5 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 40, "materials_pct": 60, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/brick-paver-patio/" }, { "slug": "window-well-cover", "name": "Window Well Cover", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 200, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 1200, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 50, "typical_duration": "1 hour", "diy_difficulty": "Easy", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 20, "materials_pct": 80, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/window-well-cover/" }, { "slug": "central-vacuum-installation", "name": "Central Vacuum Installation", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 2500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 4500, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 40, "typical_duration": "1-2 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 50, "materials_pct": 50, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/central-vacuum-installation/" }, { "slug": "tile-roof-installation", "name": "Tile Roof Installation", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 10000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 25000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 50000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 8, "roi_pct": 85, "typical_duration": "5-10 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 35, "materials_pct": 65, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/tile-roof-installation/" }, { "slug": "heat-pump-installation", "name": "Heat Pump Installation", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 4000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 8000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 18000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 60, "typical_duration": "1-3 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 45, "materials_pct": 55, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/heat-pump-installation/" }, { "slug": "window-installation", "name": "Window Installation", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 3000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 8000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 20000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 70, "typical_duration": "1-3 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 40, "materials_pct": 60, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/window-installation/" }, { "slug": "built-in-bookshelf", "name": "Built-in Bookshelf", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 2000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 5000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 12000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 65, "typical_duration": "3-5 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 55, "materials_pct": 45, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/built-in-bookshelf/" }, { "slug": "fireplace-mantel-installation", "name": "Fireplace Mantel Installation", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 300, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 1500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 4000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 45, "typical_duration": "1 day", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 40, "materials_pct": 60, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/fireplace-mantel-installation/" }, { "slug": "lawn-sprinkler-system", "name": "Lawn Sprinkler System", "category": 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"Window Trim Installation", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 300, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 1000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 2500, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 45, "typical_duration": "1-2 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 55, "materials_pct": 45, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/window-trim-installation/" }, { "slug": "ev-charger-installation", "name": "EV Charger Installation", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 1500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 3000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 45, "typical_duration": "1 day", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 60, "materials_pct": 40, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/ev-charger-installation/" }, { "slug": "laminate-flooring-installation", "name": "Laminate Flooring Installation", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 3500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 7000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 4, "roi_pct": 55, "typical_duration": "2-4 days", "diy_difficulty": "Easy", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 30, "materials_pct": 70, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/laminate-flooring-installation/" }, { "slug": "ductwork-installation", "name": "Ductwork Installation", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 2000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 5000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 12000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 45, "typical_duration": "2-5 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 55, "materials_pct": 45, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/ductwork-installation/" }, { "slug": "pocket-door-installation", "name": "Pocket Door Installation", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 1500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 3000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 45, "typical_duration": "1-2 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 55, "materials_pct": 45, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/pocket-door-installation/" }, { "slug": "concrete-driveway", "name": "Concrete Driveway", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 4000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 8000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 16000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 8, "roi_pct": 70, "typical_duration": "3-5 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 45, "materials_pct": 55, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/concrete-driveway/" }, { "slug": "walk-in-closet-conversion", "name": "Walk-in Closet Conversion", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 3000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 8000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 18000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 50, "typical_duration": "1-3 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 50, "materials_pct": 50, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/walk-in-closet-conversion/" }, { "slug": "exhaust-fan-installation", "name": "Exhaust Fan Installation", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 200, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 1200, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 40, "typical_duration": "2-4 hours", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 55, "materials_pct": 45, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/exhaust-fan-installation/" }, { "slug": "wallpaper-installation", "name": "Wallpaper Installation", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 2000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 5000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 45, "typical_duration": "1-3 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 50, "materials_pct": 50, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/wallpaper-installation/" }, { "slug": "cabinet-refacing", "name": "Cabinet Refacing", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 4000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 9000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 18000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 65, "typical_duration": "3-5 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 40, "materials_pct": 60, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/cabinet-refacing/" }, { "slug": "dormer-addition", "name": "Dormer Addition", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 15000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 35000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 75000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 65, "typical_duration": "4-8 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 55, "materials_pct": 45, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/dormer-addition/" }, { "slug": "outdoor-shower", "name": "Outdoor Shower", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 2000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 5000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 40, "typical_duration": "1-2 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 50, "materials_pct": 50, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/outdoor-shower/" }, { "slug": "gazebo-construction", "name": "Gazebo Construction", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 3000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 8000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 20000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 55, "typical_duration": "1-3 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 50, "materials_pct": 50, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/gazebo-construction/" }, { "slug": "stamped-concrete", "name": "Stamped Concrete", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 3000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 8000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 18000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 12, "roi_pct": 65, "typical_duration": "3-5 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 40, "materials_pct": 60, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/stamped-concrete/" }, { "slug": "outdoor-fire-pit", "name": "Outdoor Fire Pit", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 2500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 8000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 50, "typical_duration": "1-3 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 35, "materials_pct": 65, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/outdoor-fire-pit/" }, { "slug": "wood-paneling-installation", "name": "Wood Paneling Installation", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 3000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 8000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 50, "typical_duration": "2-5 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 40, "materials_pct": 60, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/wood-paneling-installation/" }, { "slug": "deck-staining", "name": "Deck Staining", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 1500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 3000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 40, "typical_duration": "1-2 days", "diy_difficulty": "Easy", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 30, "materials_pct": 70, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/deck-staining/" }, { "slug": "closet-organization-system", "name": "Closet Organization System", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 2500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 6000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 55, "typical_duration": "1-2 days", "diy_difficulty": "Easy", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 30, "materials_pct": 70, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/closet-organization-system/" }, { "slug": "exterior-house-painting", "name": "Exterior House Painting", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 3000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 7000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 15000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 55, "typical_duration": "3-7 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 50, "materials_pct": 50, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/exterior-house-painting/" }, { "slug": "kitchen-backsplash", "name": "Kitchen Backsplash", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 800, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 2500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 5000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 55, "typical_duration": "1-2 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 40, "materials_pct": 60, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/kitchen-backsplash/" }, { "slug": "smart-home-wiring", "name": "Smart Home Wiring", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 2000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 5000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 12000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 45, "typical_duration": "2-5 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 60, "materials_pct": 40, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/smart-home-wiring/" }, { "slug": "water-filtration-system", "name": "Water Filtration System", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 2000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 5000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 45, "typical_duration": "1 day", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 45, "materials_pct": 55, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/water-filtration-system/" }, { "slug": "door-replacement-exterior", "name": "Door Replacement (Exterior)", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 1500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 4000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 70, "typical_duration": "1 day", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 50, "materials_pct": 50, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/door-replacement-exterior/" }, { "slug": "fireplace-installation-gas", "name": "Fireplace Installation (Gas)", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 3000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 6000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 12000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 60, "typical_duration": "2-4 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 55, "materials_pct": 45, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/fireplace-installation-gas/" }, { "slug": "toilet-replacement", "name": "Toilet Replacement", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 200, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 1200, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 40, "typical_duration": "2-4 hours", "diy_difficulty": "Easy", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 40, "materials_pct": 60, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/toilet-replacement/" }, { "slug": "tub-to-shower-conversion", "name": "Tub-to-Shower Conversion", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 3000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 7000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 15000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 60, "typical_duration": "3-5 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 50, "materials_pct": 50, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/tub-to-shower-conversion/" }, { "slug": "carpet-installation", "name": "Carpet Installation", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 3500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 8000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 4, "roi_pct": 50, "typical_duration": "1-3 days", "diy_difficulty": "Easy", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 30, "materials_pct": 70, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/carpet-installation/" }, { "slug": "kitchen-pantry-installation", "name": "Kitchen Pantry Installation", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 5000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 12000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 50, "typical_duration": "3-7 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 50, "materials_pct": 50, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/kitchen-pantry-installation/" }, { "slug": "terracepatio-leveling", "name": "Terrace/Patio Leveling", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 3000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 8000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 50, "typical_duration": "1-3 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 50, "materials_pct": 50, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/terracepatio-leveling/" }, { "slug": "wrought-iron-railing", "name": "Wrought Iron Railing", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 3000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 8000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 15, "roi_pct": 65, "typical_duration": "1-3 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 45, "materials_pct": 55, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/wrought-iron-railing/" }, { "slug": "cabinet-painting", "name": "Cabinet Painting", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 3500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 8000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 60, "typical_duration": "3-5 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 60, "materials_pct": 40, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/cabinet-painting/" }, { "slug": "stone-veneer-installation", "name": "Stone Veneer Installation", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 3000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 8000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 18000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 15, "roi_pct": 75, "typical_duration": "3-7 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 40, "materials_pct": 60, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/stone-veneer-installation/" }, { "slug": "fiber-cement-siding", "name": "Fiber Cement Siding", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 6000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 15000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 30000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 8, "roi_pct": 80, "typical_duration": "1-2 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 40, "materials_pct": 60, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/fiber-cement-siding/" }, { "slug": "radiant-floor-heating", "name": "Radiant Floor Heating", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 3000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 8000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 20000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 6, "roi_pct": 55, "typical_duration": "3-7 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 55, "materials_pct": 45, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/radiant-floor-heating/" }, { "slug": "patio-cover-installation", "name": "Patio Cover Installation", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 3000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 8000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 20000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 55, "typical_duration": "1-2 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 50, "materials_pct": 50, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/patio-cover-installation/" }, { "slug": "kitchen-countertop-replacement", "name": "Kitchen Countertop Replacement", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 2000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 5500, "avg_cost_high_usd": 15000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 65, "typical_duration": "1-3 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 35, "materials_pct": 65, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/kitchen-countertop-replacement/" }, { "slug": "siding-installation-vinyl", "name": "Siding Installation (Vinyl)", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 5000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 12000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 25000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 7, "roi_pct": 70, "typical_duration": "1-2 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 35, "materials_pct": 65, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/siding-installation-vinyl/" }, { "slug": "house-leveling", "name": "House Leveling", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 5000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 12000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 30000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 75, "typical_duration": "3-7 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 65, "materials_pct": 35, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/house-leveling/" }, { "slug": "egress-window-well", "name": "Egress Window Well", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 2000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 5000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 8000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 60, "typical_duration": "2-3 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 50, "materials_pct": 50, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/egress-window-well/" }, { "slug": "wine-cellar-construction", "name": "Wine Cellar Construction", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 10000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 30000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 75000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 55, "typical_duration": "4-8 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 50, "materials_pct": 50, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/wine-cellar-construction/" }, { "slug": "under-cabinet-lighting", "name": "Under-Cabinet Lighting", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 200, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 800, "avg_cost_high_usd": 2000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 40, "typical_duration": "2-4 hours", "diy_difficulty": "Easy", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 45, "materials_pct": 55, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/under-cabinet-lighting/" }, { "slug": "vinyl-plank-flooring", "name": "Vinyl Plank Flooring", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 4000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 8000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 5, "roi_pct": 55, "typical_duration": "2-4 days", "diy_difficulty": "Easy", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 30, "materials_pct": 70, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/vinyl-plank-flooring/" }, { "slug": "masonry-repair", "name": "Masonry Repair", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 2000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 5000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 60, "typical_duration": "1-3 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 55, "materials_pct": 45, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/masonry-repair/" }, { "slug": "hardwood-floor-installation", "name": "Hardwood Floor Installation", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 3000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 8000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 18000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 8, "roi_pct": 80, "typical_duration": "3-7 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 40, "materials_pct": 60, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/hardwood-floor-installation/" }, { "slug": "popcorn-ceiling-removal", "name": "Popcorn Ceiling Removal", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 3000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 6000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 2, "roi_pct": 50, "typical_duration": "2-4 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 70, "materials_pct": 30, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/popcorn-ceiling-removal/" }, { "slug": "french-drain-installation", "name": "French Drain Installation", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 2000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 5000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 12000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 50, "typical_duration": "2-5 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 50, "materials_pct": 50, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/french-drain-installation/" }, { "slug": "insulation-spray-foam", "name": "Insulation (Spray Foam)", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 3000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 8000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 18000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 70, "typical_duration": "1-3 days", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 35, "materials_pct": 65, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/insulation-spray-foam/" }, { "slug": "flagstone-walkway", "name": "Flagstone Walkway", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1500, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 4000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 10000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 15, "roi_pct": 65, "typical_duration": "2-4 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 40, "materials_pct": 60, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/flagstone-walkway/" }, { "slug": "stucco-application", "name": "Stucco Application", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 5000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 12000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 25000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": 8, "roi_pct": 70, "typical_duration": "1-3 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Hard", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 50, "materials_pct": 50, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/stucco-application/" }, { "slug": "gravel-driveway", "name": "Gravel Driveway", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 1000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 3000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 6000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 40, "typical_duration": "1-3 days", "diy_difficulty": "Easy", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 30, "materials_pct": 70, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/gravel-driveway/" }, { "slug": "home-theater-installation", "name": "Home Theater Installation", "category": "Interior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 5000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 15000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 50000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 50, "typical_duration": "1-3 weeks", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": false, "labor_pct": 55, "materials_pct": 45, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/home-theater-installation/" }, { "slug": "pergola-construction", "name": "Pergola Construction", "category": "Exterior", "avg_cost_low_usd": 2000, "avg_cost_mid_usd": 6000, "avg_cost_high_usd": 15000, "cost_per_sqft_usd": null, "roi_pct": 55, "typical_duration": "2-5 days", "diy_difficulty": "Medium", "permits_required": true, "labor_pct": 45, "materials_pct": 55, "permalink": "https://hammerio.com/cost/pergola-construction/" } ] }