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 ...

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 ...

Housing affordability continues to be one trend that remains top of mind for many homeowners and prospective buyers. With interest rates rising, some experts suggest we may see a decrease in home ...

Many older adults want to stay in their homes as they age. And many do it successfully — by recognizing what tasks they can continue to tackle and which ones are better left to the experts. Even for ...

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 ...

This easy home fix is one you’ll definitely want to keep handy! Trying to keep a rickety old chair together without going ...

It's polar vortex season again, which means not only sub-zero temperatures for much of the country, but snow and ice that can become damaging to your home. If you haven't prepped your home for winter ...

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 ...

Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of professional experience as a writer and editor. She's previously worked at sites like Talking Points Memo, Insider, Delish, Angi and ...