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09/28/2026

Insulating your pipes, cleaning your gutters and chimney are all good projects to invest in now to prepare for winter. Follow these fall home maintenance tips and prepare your home for the coming winter months. Learn more.

09/28/2026

How old is your home? If it's around 44 years, you're right in the median age range for the country's housing stock. Learn more about living in older homes in this housing report.

A new Harvard JCHS analysis finds owners of older homes are spending more on maintenance and repairs, but lower-income households often lack the resources to keep pace, increasing risks to affordability and housing quality.

09/25/2026

You probably already have insurance coverage for your home, but this guide can help you assess whether a warranty could be a good investment as well.

Do you need both?

09/22/2026

If you're getting your house ready to sell, use this guide to make a good first impression in online photos, at open houses and during private tours.

Even a beautiful home can turn off buyers if it’s cluttered. One expert shares what they always remove before a showing to help you stage your home like a pro.

09/20/2026

Read what one cleaning expert has to say about why, when and how frequently to clean your vehicle -- inside and out.

If you're only washing your car when you think it's dirty, there's a good chance it's not often enough. An expert tells us when we should clean our car and why.

09/17/2026

We all make improvements to our bedrooms on occasion. But have you ever approached the design from start to finish rather than small, individual changes?

Bedrooms are one of the most important spaces in the home, so they should be designed for both style and comfort. Here, we asked interior designers how to decorate these all-important sanctuaries.

09/15/2026

Learn about emergency evacuation planning and how to create an emergency evacuation plan for your family.

09/14/2026

Next time you start to work on a do-it-yourself project, make sure to follow these guidelines to help prevent injuries.

Doing it yourself should also mean doing it safely. But for folks without a lot of construction experience, knowing how to keep safe while still making progress on a home renovation or repair can be one of the most challenging aspects of the job. Keep these simple precautions in mind while tackling....

09/11/2026

From sleep habits to furniture stability, here's what you need to know about making sure infants and toddlers stay safe at your house.

Take these steps.

09/08/2026

Being caught in the path of a hurricane can be scary. Know what to do during and after a hurricane with information from Travelers.

Being caught in the path of a hurricane can be scary. Know what to do during and after a hurricane with information from Travelers.​