Poison ivy is not just a hazard for kids at summer camp. This toxic plant can show up in your landscape and, when touched, cause people...

If you have never lived in a neighborhood that the residents privately own, you may be confused as to who is responsible for maintaining...

Every year, major storms wreak destruction in different parts of the nation. Whether you are most at risk from hurricanes, tornadoes,...

Pandemic travel restrictions and a weak economy have put vacation travel on hold for most of us. A staycation at home may sound less than...

Online real estate marketplaces are amazing tools for sellers and buyers alike. But if you’re a buyer, should you make a purchase...

It’s June, which means it’s time to relax and enjoy the kick-off of summer, but before the fun can begin, be sure to tackle this handy...

It seems to make sense. Shutting the heating and air conditioning vents to unused rooms should save on energy costs, right? After all,...

Solar energy offers you the chance to save money on your electric bill and be less dependent on “the grid.” But solar power scammers take...

The median existing-home price for a single-family home in March jumped to a record high of $334,500, according to data from the National...

If you sell real property, you can avoid or reduce your capital gains tax by structuring the deal as an installment sale. Here’s how it...

When you sell your home, you may be subtracting the amount you owe on your mortgage from the sales price and counting the difference as...

Before shifting gears into summer, here’s a handy list of chores for the busy homeowner. See if you can beat that Memorial Day deadline....

Owning a home is an essential part of the American dream for most people. Did you know that federal and state governments, as well as...

Most homeowners deal with their homes’ electrical circuit breakers only when a breaker “trips” and lights or electrically powered devices...

Fueled in part by an alarming decrease in the honey bee population in 2015, beekeeping has rapidly caught the attention of hobbyists and...

Temperatures can vary widely in spring, potentially exposing your newly planted tender garden plants to freezing temperatures overnight....

As you and your family snooze soundly at night, your appliances, electronics and home systems still silently draw energy. This idle load...

Homes with a median sales price of $925,000 outperformed all other property classes, according to data analyzed by Redfin April 21, 2021...

The COVID-19 global pandemic has brought periodic business shutdowns across the country and a huge spike in unemployment. The...

Weekends are a time to relax and enjoy family and friends, but be sure to set aside time for some home maintenance tasks. Doing so will...