Home Improvement
News, insights and expert analysis on home improvement from the team at Kiplinger.
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9 Tips to Declutter Your Home Before Your Retirement Move
Planning to declutter your home — whether you're moving or downsizing — can be overwhelming. Here's how to do it.
By Dawn Wotapka
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A New Kind of HELOC Lets Homeowners Fund Remodels on Their Terms
Finance home upgrades gradually, using the equity you already have.
By Carla Ayers
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15 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Winter
home There are many ways to prepare your home for winter, which will help keep you safe and warm and save on housing and utility costs.
By Donna LeValley
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Why Now is the 'Just Right' Time to Do Those Home Upgrades
Interest rates are dropping and tax credits are expiring, creating a short opportunity to save on home upgrades.
By Rachael Green
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Planning a Major Home Renovation? 3 Smart Ways to Finance It
From HELOCs to personal loans, here’s how to pay for a major home renovation without draining your savings.
By Paige Cerulli
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Nine Easy Home Hardening Projects That Also Save on Insurance
These easy home hardening projects can protect your home from the elements — and might lower your home insurance premium.
By Paige Cerulli
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Tax Credit Treasures: Your Amazon Prime Day Guide to Home Upgrades
There are many items for sale during Amazon Prime Day that help make your home more energy efficient and can apply towards tax credits that will expire soon.
By Sean Jackson
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Design Your Second Home to Pay for Itself
Smart interior design can transform your vacation home into an income-generating rental without sacrificing comfort or style.
By Dori Zinn
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How to Get a Refund For a Water Leak
real estate Refunds for water leaks are available from municipalities if you report and fix the problem.
By Donna LeValley
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