Home Improvement
News, insights and expert analysis on home improvement from the team at Kiplinger.
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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
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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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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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The Fall Garden Tax? What to Plant and How to Prepare
Tax 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-Friendly
retirement 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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Corn Sweat: Combatting the Hidden Effects of Humidity
How to keep your home cool when even the corn is sweating this summer.
By Rachael Green
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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.
By Choncé Maddox
