How to Deal with a Bad Contractor
It seems like everyone has a horror story when it comes to their home remodeling or repair experience. But that doesn't have to be you.
3 Ways to Reduce Your Remodeling Budget
You can make your home look like a million bucks without spending a fortune. Here's how.
6 Low-Cost, High-Impact Projects for Your Home
Desire an easy, low-cost face-lift for your home? Check out these six do-it-yourself projects that won’t break the bank.
Why Does My Insurer Want My Roof Inspected?
A coverage change has insurance companies focusing new attention on old roofs.
What to Do After Your Home is Destroyed
What can a homeowner expect in the aftermath of a major catastrophe?
If a Neighbor is Stung, Will I 'Bee' Covered?
When you're blamed for bees, home insurance can be a repellent for liability costs.
Home Improvements: DIY or Hire a Pro?
Home improvement shows and magazines make repairs look easy, but sometimes taking the do-it-yourself approach can end up costing more money than hiring a professional.
Working From Home...With Distractions
Although I have liked almost every job I've ever had, I decided early on in my professional career that the most important thing to me was schedule flexibility.
How to Keep Your Home Cool this Summer for Cheap
You can lower your summer cooling costs by 30% to 40% by making just a few lifestyle adjustments and home preparations.
Earthquake Insurance: How it Shakes Out
Homeowners insurance won't take on a quake. At-risk homes require special coverage.
It's Disaster Season: Is Your Home Ready?
Wild storms, floods and wildfires are on the way. Is your homeowners insurance ready for the worst?
Wife Fears Future With Reverse Mortgage
New protections are in place for surviving spouses involving reverse mortgages.
Return of the HELOC, What it Means for Homeowners
When it comes to tapping the equity in your home--you have options.
Is Your Home in Shape for Hurricane Season?
Make sure your roof, windows and doors are battle-ready for bouts with big storms.
Your Options to Fund Building a New Home
If you are looking to finance a new home, look at these options for building.
What to Do if a Home Insurer Says You're Inflating a Claim
Here's how to make sure you get the compensation to which you're entitled.
5 Features That Can Spike Your Home Insurance Costs
If you’re like the many buyers who wait until after going into contract to get insurance quotes on a property, you could be faced with some serious sticker shock.
Fix Costly Errors in Flood Insurance Quotes
The government makes mistakes. Keep that in mind if your flood insurance jumps.
Make Yourself Happy in a New Home...on the Cheap
Now that you've gone through closing, what's next for a new homeowner? We have some smart ways to turn that new house into a home you know and love.
Winter Weather Woes and Home Insurance
Learn how insurance comes into play when Old Man Winter wreaks havoc.



















