Roofing: Repair or Replace?
In Home Maintenance TipsDeciding whether to repair or replace roofing is largely an exercise in timing — you don’t want to reroof too soon and waste money, but you don’t want to wait too long either.
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FinancingHow to Move Past Student Debt — and Into a Home
You’ve got options, like repayment help from your employer and coaching from a mortgage broker.
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Yard & Patio4 Indoor Tasks to Focus on When It's Hot Outside
Go ahead and get that energy audit. And schedule snow plowing.
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Storage Ideas & HacksHow to Get Your House Ready for Back to School
Use storage hacks for a more organized home — and chill family life.
Fix It or Ditch It?
Follow these tips to prevent a minor problem today from becoming an expensive headache tomorrow.
When to Repair or Replace Your Appliance
In Home Maintenance TipsConsider age, repair cost, pricing, energy efficiency, and whether to modify your kitchen to accommodate a new unit.
HVAC Maintenance Checklist
In Home Maintenance TipsHere’s an easy, doable preventive maintenance checklist to keep your heating and cooling system in top shape.
You Only Think It’s True: 10 Myths Costing You Time and Money
In Home Maintenance TipsSave your cash for more important things, like, you know, your mortgage.
7 Household Expenses You’re Probably Wasting Your Money On
In Home Maintenance TipsThere are better ways to spend.
Home Features Every Pet Owner Needs
Add creature comforts for a happy pet — and less work for you.
10 Home Design Features for Pets
In Remodeling Tips & AdviceWith these amenities, your fur babies will make themselves (more) at home.
Keeping Your House Clean with Dogs While It’s on the Market
In Cleaning & DeclutteringGrout can be a real problem because it soaks up pet odors.
Landscaping for Dogs: Do’s and Don’ts
In Yard & PatioDog-friendly landscaping tips so you can have a beautiful yard and a happy dog.
4 Ways to Make Fido Happy in Your New Home
In Remodeling Tips & AdviceYour dog will lurve these features, which will look awesome in your home, too.
How to Get Rid of Ticks
In Home Maintenance TipsHere are two ways to nix ticks in your yard to keep your dog — and you — healthy.
A Backyard Getaway You Won’t Want to Leave
Get your yard summer ready – ditch the problems and pests!
5 Outdoor Patio Lighting Ideas
In Yard & PatioCreative patio lighting ideas add a nighttime glow to keep you outside.
‘I-Really-Can’t-Deal!’ Patio Problems Solved
In Yard & PatioSize problems. Shade problems. The wind-is-blowing-our-cocktails-over problems.
7 Ways to Make Your Yard & Home a Bug-Free Zone
In Yard & PatioBe the home on the block that bugs run from.
5 Things Perfect Outdoor Entertaining Spaces Do (and Yours Can, Too)
In Yard & PatioThese 5 timeless ideas work because they’re both fun and functional.
7 ‘Oh Yeahhh’ Projects That Make Your Backyard an Oasis
In Yard & PatioBut not all are equal when it comes to investing in your home.
7 Ideas to Make Your Outdoor Living Space Irresistible
In Yard & PatioBudget ideas to transform your outdoor living space into a beautiful (and fun) retreat.
Create a Yard to Withstand Extreme Climates
Work with the weather, not against it for a yard that thrives.
6 Projects to Banish Boredom From Your Yard
In Yard & PatioSave time and money while adding touches of awesomeness to your yard.
Drought-Tolerant Plants & Creative Tips for a Less-Thirsty Yard
In Yard & PatioNo-water and low-water ideas for a drought-friendly yard.
8 Simple and Easy Landscaping Ideas for People Who Hate Yard Work
In Yard & PatioYards are meant for fun times — not chores.
5 Plants You (Almost) Never Have to Water
In Yard & PatioGorgeous, cheap, and practically care-free — what’s not to love?!
9 Ways to Rethink Your Landscaping for Severe Weather
In Yard & PatioPick nature-friendly landscaping options to bypass weather fallout.
How to Keep Extreme Weather from Doing a Number on Your Yard
In Yard & PatioA new way to look at landscaping can protect your yard from severe weather patterns.
Tips to Avoid Trip-ups in Home Buying
Know the do’s and don’ts for a no-regrets experience.
How to Prevent (Home) Buyer’s Remorse
In BuyYou can make a successful offer on a home even in a competitive market — with the right information and help.
How to Shop Around for a Mortgage Loan
In Buy & SellHome buyers who do mortgage loan shopping can avoid leaving money on the table.
Common Mistakes When Closing on a Home
In Buy & SellHear what title pros say to do — and not do — before closing on a house.
What to Expect During a Home Inspection
In Buy a Home: Step-by-StepFrom finding an inspector to dealing with surprises — this is your guide to getting a house checked out.
8 Simple Rules for Negotiating Your Offer and Getting That House
In Buy a Home: Step-by-StepYou and your agent are going to use everything you’ve learned to seal the deal.
Hey, Buyers: These Home Appraisal Tips Are for You
In Buy a Home: Step-by-StepWhat to expect, when to negotiate, and how to deal when things don’t go your way.
First-Time Home Buyers: What You Need to Know
How to find exactly what you want, and how to work with the experts who’ll help you get it.
The Everything Guide to Buying Your First Home
In Buy a Home: Step-by-StepHow to find exactly what you want, and how to work with the experts who’ll help you get it.
What to Know About Your Credit Before Buying a Home
In FinancingIt’s not just whether you pay your bills on time that matters.
Your Questions Answered: Best Home Buying Tips for First-Timers
In First-Time Home BuyerNo, you probably don’t need to put 20% down.
First-Time Buyer Season 2
Watch what happens as home ownership newbies search for their dream home in season 2 of First-Time Buyer, streaming now!
What to Expect During a Home Inspection
In Buy a Home: Step-by-StepFrom finding an inspector to dealing with surprises — this is your guide to getting a house checked out.
8 Simple Rules for Negotiating Your Offer and Getting That House
In Buy a Home: Step-by-StepYou and your agent are going to use everything you’ve learned to seal the deal.