Home Improvement
News, insights and expert analysis on home improvement from the team at Kiplinger.
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7 Scary Signs Your Home Could Need Expensive RepairsStrange noises, flickering lights and mysterious smells? Learn seven spooky signs your home could be hiding costly repair problems.
By Carla Ayers
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Is Your Home Winter-Ready? This Gadget Could Reveal Costly ProblemsWith winter right around the corner, this device can help you spot leaks around your home that contribute to energy waste.
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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9 Easy Home Hardening Projects That Also Save on InsuranceThese small projects can protect your home from the elements and might lower your home insurance premium.
By Paige Cerulli
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15 Home Maintenance Tasks to Do Before the First Snowhome Don't wait for the first snowfall. These simple home maintenance tasks can help you avoid costly winter repairs and protect your wallet.
By Donna LeValley
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Mortgage Rates Are Rising: What Homeowners Should Do NowMortgage rates have climbed above 7%, cooling demand. Here's what homeowners considering refinancing, downsizing or a new mortgage should know.
By Choncé Maddox
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9 Tips to Declutter Your Home Before Your Retirement MovePlanning 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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What Is Landmaxxing? Why Wealthy Homeowners Are Buying the House Next DoorThe luxury real estate trend known as "landmaxxing" is all about buying more space and control. You don't have to be a billionaire to borrow from the strategy.
By Choncé Maddox
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5 Hidden Ways Heat Is Damaging Your HomeYou might be used to watching for freeze damage around the home, but heat can cause just as much destruction.
By Rachael Green
