In Budgeting & Contracting
Top 5 Contractor Scams (and How to Avoid Them)
What contractors say when they’re about to cheat you.
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How to Not Look Like a Clueless Homeowner
In Home Maintenance Tips
7 Home Hacks That Make Maintenance Easier
These tricks make tackling prickly household chores easier.
In Cleaning & Decluttering
9 Habits for a Home That Always Feels Neat and Fresh
Cubbies, squeegees, and other easy ways to keep your house clean.
In Add Value to Your Home
8 Home Remodeling Projects With Top-Dollar Returns
Not all home improvements are created equal. These will reward you the most when it comes time to sell.
In Save on Utilities
5 Things That REALLY Will Put a Serious Dent in Your Energy Bills
Stop sending so much money to your utility company with these simple strategies.
In Money-Saving DIY
The 7 Worst Habits Homeowners Need to Break Now
Guilty of buying cheap stuff? Pack-ratting? Here’s how to change your ways.