Home Improvement
News, insights and expert analysis on home improvement from the team at Kiplinger.
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Corn Sweat: Combatting the Hidden Effects of Humidity
How to keep your home cool when even the corn is sweating this summer.
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Nine 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.
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$280 Million Boost Revives Florida’s Home-Hardening Grant Program
A major infusion of state funds revives Florida's flagship home-hardening grant program to protect homeowners and potentially lower insurance costs.
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Save More with Tax Credits for Energy-Efficient Home Improvements While You Still Can
Tax Breaks Trump's new GOP tax bill ends many key energy tax credits for home improvements. Here's what you need to know.
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Balancing Safety and Affordability: Florida’s Condominium Reform Enters a New Chapter
As robust inspections and reserve mandates remain, the state legislature introduces flexibility to ease financial burdens on condo owners.
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‘Storm Chaser’ Scammers Are Targeting Natural Disaster Victims
Beware of storm chaser scammers who turn up after a natural disaster and attempt to take advantage of those impacted, the BBB says.
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Five Home Upgrades for Surviving Record-Breaking Heat
With 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.
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Energy-Efficiency Credits — Get ’Em While You Can
Green energy-efficiency credits are on the chopping block. These tax credits can be valuable, but you should upgrade your home sooner rather than later.
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Is it Worth Having a Wine Cellar? What it Adds to Your Home Value — and Happiness
Home Features Wine cellars are a popular feature in high-end houses. Will installing one in your home increase its value, or would you be better off with a cheaper solution?
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