Home Finance Planning
Prepare for your next home finance project by discovering our planning ideas & tips.
How to Manage Renovation Expectations
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva discusses the conversations a homeowner and a contractor should have before starting a renovation project
How to Maximize Comfort with a Thermostat
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and home technology expert Ross Trethewey discuss improvements to thermostats and how they contribute to comfort in a home
Are You Ever Too Old to Get a Mortgage?
If you’re buying or refinancing, the answer may surprise you
Before You Sell: Fix It or Leave It?
What to fix and leave to maximize your home's appeal before you put it on the market and start shopping it to buyers.
How to Review and Update Your Homeowner's Insurance
Reassess your homeowner's policy on an annual basis with these five steps
How to Prep Your House to Sell
This Old House host Kevin O'Connor discusses how to make your home market-ready with real estate expert Robert Schwartz
15 Secrets No Real Estate Broker Will Tell You
Buying or selling a home is an exciting, complex process. Here are some tips and tricks to make your experience the best it can be.
How To Do Your Own Home Inspection
Before you call in the engineer, you can give the house you want to buy the once-over with this advice from TOH's Two-Minute Expert.
How to Know Whether to Repair or Replace
Everything breaks, eventually. TOH helps you decide if it's worth your time—and money—to bust out the tool kit for a quick fix or start shopping for something new
How Eight Homeowners Save Over $12,275 on Energy
How do they do it? By putting power-saving technologies to work inside their homes. You can do the same
How to Build a Fireproof Home Using ICF Blocks
Learn how insulated concrete forms—combined with fire-resistant exterior and interior materials—make for one safe home.
Should You Buy That Fixer-Upper?
Found a fixer-upper but not sure if you should take the plunge? Check out our guide to figure out if it's worth the investment.
Looking for Trouble
For buyers (and some sellers), a thorough house inspection is a must. Here's what you need to know.
What to Look for Before the Home Inspector Arrives
Before you sign a contract and pay a professional to inspect a house, there are a few things you should be on the lookout for yourself
The Best Ways to Finance Your Remodel
Financing your home remodeling project doesn't have to be confusing. Use this guide to explore all of your options.
13 Ways to Keep Your House Warm This Winter
Check out our list of tips, tricks, and upgrades for keeping your house warm in the winter and cutting down on your heating bills.