Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Home inspectors are seeing a shift in how Americans care for their houses, and the patterns are not all reassuring. As more owners delay repairs, attempt complex projects themselves, or overlook ...

Roughly 1 in 5 (19%) of homeowners found the cost of home improvement projects to be the most surprising element in the first six months of homeownership, according to a new report by home services ...

Owning a home is one of the most rewarding investments a person can make, but it also comes with ongoing responsibilities. Regular maintenance keeps a property safe, comfortable, and functioning ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. The housing market is still tight, due to a perfect storm of factors, and ...

According to a recent survey from Guardian Service, 71% of homeowners have postponed critical renovations or repairs due to financial concerns. The survey also pointed out that home improvement ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

Keeping on top of regular home maintenance will save you big in the long run, but too many of us neglect our largest investment. A home inspection is an important part in the home buying process, but ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. Home warranties work a lot like insurance for your home’s systems and appliances. If something goes wrong, you pay a deductible, and the home warranty ...