Home Improvement
News, insights and expert analysis on home improvement from the team at Kiplinger.
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How to Get a Refund For a Water Leakreal estate Refunds for water leaks are available from municipalities if you report and fix the problem.
By Donna LeValley
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The Fall Garden Tax? What to Plant and How to PrepareTax Tips Fall gardening could increase your taxes this season. Here’s what to know while planting in 2025.
By Kate Schubel
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Five Ways to Make Your Home More Age-Friendlyretirement Age in place by renovating these five areas of your home, and live independently, surrounded by the things you know.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein
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$280 Million Boost Revives Florida’s Home-Hardening Grant ProgramA major infusion of state funds revives Florida's flagship home-hardening grant program to protect homeowners and potentially lower insurance costs.
By Choncé Maddox
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Balancing Safety and Affordability: Florida’s Condominium Reform Enters a New ChapterAs robust inspections and reserve mandates remain, the state legislature introduces flexibility to ease financial burdens on condo owners.
By Paige Cerulli
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Energy-Efficiency Credits — Get ’Em While You CanGreen energy-efficiency credits are on the chopping block. These tax credits can be valuable, but you should upgrade your home sooner rather than later.
By Joy Taylor
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Is it Worth Having a Wine Cellar? What it Adds to Your Home Value — and HappinessHome 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?
By Lia Picard
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Summer Upgrades That Can Add Value and Comfort to Your HomeTackle these projects to refresh your space and make a smart investment in your home’s future.
By Dori Zinn
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5 Quick Tips To Reduce Electric Bills As Prices SurgeElectric bills surge in the summer as the weather and demand heat up. Employ these tips to lower costs.
By Sean Jackson
