Home Improvement
News, insights and expert analysis on home improvement from the team at Kiplinger.
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Is Your Home Truly Ready for the Next Power Crisis?Rising electricity costs and grid instability are changing the game. Discover why shifting to solar is less about ROI and more about building energy independence.
By Sean Jackson
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Georgia Is Cracking Down on HOAs. Could Your State Be Next?A new Georgia law gives the state greater oversight of homeowners associations and limits what unregistered HOAs can do. Here’s what homeowners should know.
By Choncé Maddox
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New Bill Proposes $10,000 Home Upgrade Tax Credit for SeniorsTax News Some lawmakers want to offer homeowners over age 60 a new tax break.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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How to Pick Your Next Remodeling Project as Renovations BoomThinking about remodeling? Here's how to pick the right project and nab the best price.
By Beth Braverman
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The Smart Upgrades Every Older Home NeedsTransform your older home with these high-impact smart upgrades. From reinforced exterior doors to energy-saving thermostats, here is how to improve safety and value.
By Sean Jackson
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5 DIY Home Security Upgrades That Lower Insurance CostsBoost home security with these five DIY upgrades — some may even qualify for a home insurance discount.
By Paige Cerulli
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5 Home Upgrades for Surviving Record-Breaking HeatWith global temperatures expected to hover at record highs for years to come, now’s the time to upgrade your home for long-term heat resilience.
By Paige Cerulli
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Tax Credits for Energy-Efficient Home ImprovementsTax Breaks The 2025 Trump tax bill ended major solar and home upgrade credits; here's what's left.
By Kate Schubel
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7 Reasons Your House Is Still on the Marketreal estate You stuck a for-sale sign in the front yard but the offers aren’t rolling in. Here’s why.
By Bob Niedt
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