Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

Spring is an ideal time for home maintenance to prevent costly future problems. Cleaning windows, servicing HVAC systems, and decluttering are key indoor tasks. Roof inspections, gutter cleaning, and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. In the housing market, there’s good news regarding mortgage rates and bad ...

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 ...

Homeowners, follow these steps to keep your investment in good condition Your home cost you a lot of money. If you want a return on that investment, regular care and maintenance is critical. In fact, ...

Your home is one of the most valuable assets you own and like a car, it requires the proper maintenance to prevent unnecessary breakdowns and ensure it keeps running smoothly. Whether it's dethatching ...

Adam Palasciano is a writer over three years of experience writing about personal finance, investing, student loans, and more, for outlets like GOBankingRates, FinanceBuzz, The Penny Hoarder, and Wall ...

When we think of home maintenance and repair, we tend to think in terms of big, sweaty jobs. But you can keep your house from falling down around you with just five minutes a day. Jeff Somers is a ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. Owning a home means you’re responsible for maintenance and any repair bills that come your way. Systems can fail at the worst possible times, and ...

When you buy a house, you’re essentially buying a whole bunch of bills—and you'd better pay them on time. Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and ...

A study looked at how the cost of home maintenance has changed over time. By Michael Kolomatsky Buying a home is a milestone, but after the moving truck leaves you still have to take care of it — ...