For many buyers, the real shock of homeownership arrives after the keys change hands, when the first big repair bill lands ...

Some home fixes might seem daunting on the surface, but they're actually quite easy to do if you have the right tools and some focus. Avoid wasting money on a handyman when you can easily take care of ...

Homeowners are discovering that the most painful insurance claims are increasingly tied to a familiar list of repairs: roofs ...

Q: I recently bought my first home, and since moving in I’ve noticed a few things that need to be repaired. As a renter, I would notify my landlord, but as a new homeowner, I’m not sure who to hire.

Purchasing a home, especially if it is your first, is incredibly exciting. For many people, it’s a chance to accomplish a big personal — and financial — goal, not to mention a major life change. Many ...

WILLOW STREET, Pa. — Springtime often brings a renewed energy for tasks such as cleaning, reorganizing, and more. This is also the perfect time of the year for some common home spring repairs. However ...

Being a homeowner comes with many responsibilities and just as many headaches. Beyond the consistent maintenance and upkeep, unexpected issues and costly repairs are bound to arise. When time and ...

Below are five common home repairs that homeowners typically get to before snowstorms. If you haven't gotten to these just yet, here, also, are preventative measures to take to lessen the chance of a ...

Juan has been a home inspector for 10 years and runs a successful home inspection company in Richmond, VA. He loves inspecting homes, but his real passion is educating home owners and newer inspectors ...

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In her eight years as a content writer and researcher, Alison has published more than 450 home improvement articles and has delved into nearly every topic, including solar, moving and landscaping. In ...