Across the country, homeowners are quietly rewriting the rules of home maintenance, trading service calls for socket wrenches and smartphone tutorials. Instead of defaulting to contractors, more ...

Most DIY car repairs allow owners to perform them without voiding their warranty when they follow the service protocols established by the manufacturer. The federal consumer protection laws allow ...

You're feeling pretty proud. You just finished that bathroom remodel yourself, saved thousands of dollars, and it looks ...

Look at the pros and cons when deciding about roof repairs. You’ll want to weigh savings versus time to determine which is the best fit for you. Dreamstime/TNS A new roof is an expensive endeavor.

WILLOW STREET, Pa. — Springtime often brings a renewed energy for tasks such as cleaning, reorganizing, and more. This is also the perfect time of the year for some common home spring repairs. However ...

A new survey finds most homeowners now turn to social media when something breaks around the house before calling a professional. According to the survey, 77% of homeowners say the first thing they do ...

Corrections & Clarifications: This article was updated to clarify information about homeowners' risk of losing out on extended or guaranteed replacement costs coverage if they don't update their ...

A slow leak can drain your wallet faster than you think. Imagine leaving your kitchen faucet open, albeit at a trickle, overnight. You would turn it off the next morning and curse yourself for wasting ...

The first rule of home ownership is that you are perpetually unprepared for just how expensive it is. Even after years of dealing with the slow-motion collapse of your most valuable asset, you can ...

Most won’t cover roof repairs and replacements due to normal aging and wear-and-tear, but many will cover roofing damage caused by common perils, such as hail, fire, or winds. However, they may ...