home improvement

As the Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic states brace for a severe hurricane, residents in its path still have time to protect their homes and finances.

Hurricane season begins June 1, and scientists at Colorado State University expect 2018 to be another big year, forecasting seven hurricanes—three of …

If you're planning for retirement, downsizing is likely near the top of your to-do list.

The home-improvement boom shows no signs of slowing.

There’s a difference between the two. Before you buy or sell a piece of art, consider some guidelines on authentication and what might make one piece …

Social Security is a critical source of retirement income.

Whether you do it yourself or hire a pro, letting go of unneeded possessions is liberating for you and your heirs.

Lock and unlock your door with your smartphone, no matter where you are.

If you have a refund check coming your way, consider using it to bolster your personal balance sheet.

Millennials came of age as the housing bubble burst and lenders put credit in a vise. Now we make up the largest group of home buyers.

For retirees looking to undergo extreme downsizing, a tiny home might be the answer.

Still want to tap your home equity and deduct the interest? Options remain.

Ways to make sure your empty home remains in ship shape.

When I bought my first home in my 20s, I had worked hard and saved for a down payment. But I didn't do all the homework a buyer should do. Looking bac…

If you've ever watched "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation," you probably laughed as one disaster after another wreaked havoc on the Griswold famil…

Losses in states hard hit by natural disasters are pushing up premiums.

Look for bargains on appliances, tools and holiday decor at the home improvement chains during Black Friday sales.

Many hurricane victims are still waiting for payments from insurers or disaster assistance from FEMA to make home repairs. In the meantime, here are w…

If the worst happens, your homeowners insurance will cover leaks and burst pipes, or water that comes into your home through your roof and windows. Bu…

Before you agree to work with a particular remodeling company, here's what you need to know.

Transform your home the way you want, on time and on budget.

In response to demands from baby boomers, aging-in-place improvements that help seniors stay safely in their homes are more stylish and functional tha…

This book was a big help to me as a first-time home buyer in my early 30s a few years ago.

Policies can be prohibitively expensive in areas susceptible to hurricanes, but home buyers can take steps to make sure they’re not overwhelmed by the…