One of the first steps in home maintenance is to regularly inspect the exterior of your home. Look for any signs of damage, such as cracks in the foundation, loose or missing shingles and clogged ...

Regular home maintenance is key for a safe, clean house, but when do you take on these tasks, and how? Follow along as we ...

Taking care of your home is a lot of work, and it can be difficult to know where to start. Regular home maintenance will extend the life of your appliances, and it can help you catch minor issues ...

Here are some tips from the Metropolitan Builders Association, National Association of Home Builders and Geis Building Products for some simple home maintenance tasks for this summer. The Great ...

Between work, travel, and a to-do list that already felt too long, small things around the house kept slipping through the cracks. Emergencies struck, and I didn't have a triage system. Often, the ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — With the holidays behind us, the last thing you want to hear about is spending more money. But what if that extra spending could save you big in the future? Consumer Reports has ...

Having a home generator can be a game-changer during unpredictable situations, whether caused by severe weather or downed power lines in your neighborhood. But to make sure your generator actually ...

North Carolina summers are legendary – hot, humid and sunny. But before you break out the swimsuits and fire up the grill, a little home prepping can ensure a comfortable and enjoyable season. Home ...

When something goes wrong with your otherwise functioning home, you might feel a bit like Clark Griswold — with a perfectly relaxing Christmas vacation spoiled by a houseful of annoying relatives and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. The cost of everything is rising, and home maintenance expenses are no ...