Author Archives: Leo Bender

About Leo Bender

Leo has been a contractor since 2003, specializing in: roofing, siding, general contracting (GC) and residential remodeling. Leo is also a Certified HVAC, Oil & Gas Heating Technician/Installer. In addition to roofing and remodeling, Leo is passionate about Solar, green building and energy conservation, so a lot of my time and energy goes to installing energy efficient heating and cooling systems.

Exterior House Painting Cost Calculator

Typical Cost of a Remodeling Project
Low
$3,780
Average
$8,900
High
$14,300
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Cost to paint house exterior

Estimate exterior house painting prices near you, for regular paint, clear poly of ceramic coating, based on house size, number of coats, paint type, number of doors/windows, prep work, and many other options. Basic house exterior painting costs $2,800-$3,200 for a 1500 sq. ft. ranch house. However, painting costs vary… Read more »

Central Air Installation Cost Calculator

Typical Cost of a Remodeling Project
Low
$3,780
Average
$8,900
High
$14,300
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AC Installation Cost Calculator

Central Air Installation Cost Calculator estimates the price to install new or replace an old Central AIR (AC / Furnace) system in your home in seconds! Get 3 price estimates, system load in Tons/BTUs and equipment size for Central Air systems (cooling only OR cooling+heating) based on you climate zone,… Read more »

HVAC Load Calculator – What BTU Size HVAC Do I Need?

Typical Cost of a Remodeling Project
Low
$3,780
Average
$8,900
High
$14,300
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HVAC Size Calculator

HVAC Load Calculator provides an accurate real world heat load estimate for both heating & cooling. Additionally, the HVAC Calculator provides equipment recommendations (type heating/cooling system appropriate for your home), & calculates the cost of installing the equipment, including labor & materials! We use a proprietary BTU calculation algorithm, that… Read more »

2023 Complete Guide To Installing Mini Split DIY

Typical Cost of a Remodeling Project
Low
$3,780
Average
$8,900
High
$14,300
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DIY Mini Split Installation

If you are looking to save a few thousand dollars on professional installation of a new mini split, its possible to do a DIY mini split install. Here, I will show you how to install a mini split DIY, step by step. Across the US, installing a Mini Split Heat… Read more »

How To Save On Bathroom Remodel Prices In 2023

Typical Cost of a Remodeling Project
Low
$3,780
Average
$8,900
High
$14,300
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Bathroom renovation costs

With average bathroom remodel prices across the US hovering around $15,000-18,000, its important to ensure that your money is put to good use. Between selecting the best design, materials and hiring the right professionals, it can be a challenge to allocate your funds in the most effective way. Too often,… Read more »