Fall is just around the corner. Back-to-school sales are in full swing, pumpkin spice is back on coffee shop menus and temperatures are starting to feel more manageable. It's also a great time to ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

The final weeks of the calendar year offer opportunities to reevaluate what has worked over the prior 12 months – and what hasn't. This is a particularly important time to review your financial health ...

A 2022 study shows that homeowners spent a median of $22,000 on renovations. Funding options are available for financing a home project, such as equity loans, credit cards, and refinancing your ...

New survey data released by Realtor.com reveals that despite high costs for home improvements, 70% of U.S. homeowners plan to renovate their home in the next year. Even more, the survey results ...

Careful planning and budgeting are crucial for successful home improvement projects. Thorough contracts, permits, and clear communication are essential for a smooth renovation. Homeowners should ...

Every year homeowners ask me the same thing: Should I renovate, repair or just leave things alone for now? Angi’s 2025 State of Home Spending Report shows homeowners are still investing in their homes ...

Inn of Amazing Mercy resident Richard Peterson held the big scissors with lead donor Francie Fitzgerald at the project’s ribbon cutting on August 3, 2023. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) Project HOME is ...

Great projects don't have to be flashy.

The home improvement projects homeowners are most interested in, such as sparkling new kitchens and baths, rarely deliver the return on investment they expect. The top projects with the greatest ...

My smart home doesn't need a Raspberry Pi anymore, and the ESP32 just proved it ...