Best Way to Pay for Home Improvements?
Here's how to review your borrowing options when your home needs a serious facelift.
How to Control Your Utility Bills this Summer
As temperatures continue to rise across the country at the height of summer, so are electricity bills as many of us blast the air conditioning.
5 Easy Ways to Slash Summer Energy Bills
A rise in temperatures usually means higher utility bills, but homeowners can make some small changes that can bring big cost savings.
Building a Dream House? Be Sure You're Insured
New home construction sites are vulnerable to accidents and injuries -- make sure you're properly protected with a home insurance policy.
Your Open Floor Plan is Deadly
The lightweight construction materials are more cost-effective and environmentally friendly, but they allow fires to spread much more rapidly, reducing the time homeowners have to escape a fire -- and the time firefighters have to safely extinguish it.
Does Home Insurance Cover Leaky old Plumbing?
Coverage can run hot and cold when water starts gushing from aging plumbing.
Home Insurers: Only You can Prevent Wildfires
Your property may not welcome homeowners coverage if it appears too inviting for fires.
How to Buy a Home With a Pool
When it comes to buying a home with a pool, there are several factors to consider which will have a serious financial impact over the short and long term.
Silence of the Jambs: Home Inspection Horrors
Would you like to see serpents and douse house fires? Then become a home inspector!
Get a Crash Course on Hurricane Deductibles
Hurricanes can whip up big home insurance deductibles, so check your policy before storms hit.
Put in a Safe Room as Armor Against Disaster
Here's advice on making sure your family survives a storm, even if most of your home does not.
Six Cheap, Effective Home Security Solutions
Don't spend a ton protecting your home. Outside and in, these frugal fixes keep your house safe.
Gardener's Guide to Home Insurance
Find out how the fruits of your labor are covered by your homeowners insurance policy.
That's hot! Home Insurance Technology Trends
Find out how high-tech gadgets help insurers stem losses -- and protect your home.
Survey: 1 in 5 Clueless About Flood Insurance
Most people understand why flood insurance is a must-have. So why don't more buy policies?
Paint-Store Sales Boost Sherwin-Williams 1Q Profit
The paint maker recorded a 16% jump in first-quarter earnings as retail sales continued to gain momentum.
'Movin' on up' is Hard to do
Here are five financing avenues to explore that may help you buy your next home before you've sold your existing home.
Tips for Making Money Off Your First House Flip
Flipping a home isn’t for the faint of heart, but if done right, it can be very profitable.
Is Your Home in Shape for Hurricane Season?
Make sure your roof, windows and doors are battle-ready for bouts with big storms.
First-Time Home Buyers Ready to Boost the Market This Spring
The spring home buying season is right around the corner and strong data from December indicates it will be a healthy period.


















