Blog › Cost Guides Cost Guides · Trade Wages How Much Do House Cleaners Make? BLS Wage Data How much do house cleaners make? A mean of $17.83 an hour, $37,080 a year (BLS, May 2025). Below: the range, pay by state, and per-visit prices. Try SimplyWise Cost Estimator freeFree to try. Turn a photo […]
How to Write a Cleaning Invoice That Gets Paid
Blog › Cost Guides Cost Guides · Cleaning How to Write a Cleaning Invoice That Gets Paid A cleaning invoice that gets paid shows the visit date, labor, supplies, tax, late fee terms, and payment terms, each on its own line. Here is how to build one for recurring, one-time, and move-out jobs. Try SimplyWise […]
Lawn Mowing Cost Calculator: Price by Lot Size
Blog › Construction Calculators Contractor Calculator · Lawn Care Lawn Mowing Cost Calculator A regular mow runs $43 to $52 a visit by lot size. Pick a lot size and the lawn mowing cost calculator prices the visit. Try SimplyWise Cost Estimator freeFree to try. Turn a photo into an itemized estimate in about 6 […]
Composite Deck Material: Capped vs. Uncapped vs. PVC
Blog › Cost Guides Cost Guides · Decking Composite Deck Material: Capped vs. Uncapped vs. PVC Compared Composite deck material comes in three builds: uncapped, capped, and PVC. Here is how they differ, what hidden fasteners and railing cost, and the joist spacing the makers require. Try SimplyWise Cost Estimator freeFree to try. Turn a […]
Construction Terms Glossary: 126 Words A to Z
Blog › Cost Guides › Construction Terms Glossary Reference · Construction Glossary Construction Terms Glossary: 126 Words From Addendum to Zoning Variance A construction terms glossary built for the job site, not the classroom: 126 words from Addendum to Zoning Variance, in contractor language, with OSHA, AIA, ASTM, and BLS definitions cited by name where […]
Tree Trimming Equipment Cost: What a Crew Needs in 2026
Blog › Cost Guides Cost Guides · Tree Care Tree Trimming Equipment: What It Costs to Kit Out a Crew in 2026 Tree trimming equipment for one crew runs about $2,200 to $2,750. Here is what each piece costs from suppliers that post a price, and how to build it into every bid. Try SimplyWise […]
Stair Stringer Calculator: Cut List and Board Length
Blog › Project Cost Guides › Stair Stringer Calculator Contractor Calculator · Stringer Cuts Stair Stringer Calculator: Cut List and Board Length Get the riser cuts, tread count, and board length before you mark your first 2×12. Try SimplyWise Cost Estimator free Free to try. Build a quote from your cut list. ★★★★★4.8 on the […]
Retaining Wall Calculator: Blocks, Caps, Base, and Drainage
Blog › Construction Calculators › Retaining Wall Calculator Contractor Calculator · Retaining Walls Retaining Wall Calculator: Blocks, Caps, Base, and Drainage Set the length, the height and the block. The full material list updates as you type. Try SimplyWise Cost Estimator freeFree to try. A photo becomes an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds. ★★★★★ […]
Boiler Installation Cost in 2026: Equipment Prices by Size
Blog › Cost Guides Cost Guides · Plumbing & Heating Boiler Installation Cost in 2026: Equipment Prices by Size Posted equipment prices for gas boilers by BTU input and a combi unit, plus installer wages that ride on top. Try SimplyWise Cost Estimator freeFree to try. Turn a photo into an itemized estimate in about […]
How Much Do Landscapers Make? BLS Wage Data, 2026
Blog › Cost Guides Cost Guides · Wage Data How Much Do Landscapers Make? The Federal Wage Number, Explained How much do landscapers make? $18.82 an hour at the median, $39,150 a year, from the federal wage table. Here is the full spread, the crew-lead gap, and the states that pay the most. Try SimplyWise […]