Here's the thing nobody tells you when you're about to swing that sledgehammer or fire up that new circular saw. What feels ...

Lauren has six years of experience writing and editing home improvement content. She covered lifestyle, DIY, design and cleaning at The Spruce for five years and contributed home improvement pieces to ...

Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of professional experience as a writer and editor. She's previously worked at sites like Talking Points Memo, Insider, Delish, Angi and ...

Everyone is talking about doing more with less these days. I keep wondering when we will be discussing doing less with less. Some taxpayers are so naà¯ve about what government does that their ...

Greg Daugherty has worked 25+ years as an editor and writer for major publications and websites. He is also the author of two books. Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, ...

Your bid just got accepted on the home you want, and suddenly there’s so much to think about—the mortgage, the homeowners insurance, your move. As the clock ticks toward closing, your real estate ...

Across the country in 2025, home inspections are turning up a different mix of problems than they did even a few years ago.

When you’re considering buying a home, a home inspection can help you determine which concessions you should ask for. The key to successful negotiation is to ask for reasonable repairs. Depending on ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. Home warranties are service contracts that cover repair or replacement costs for major systems and appliances, such as an HVAC system or refrigerator.

A hard truth in 2023: Unless you are located in California, Texas or the Southeast, your fire department probably isn’t growing. Your workload might be getting larger, but your human and physical ...