Home Finances
How to Fund Your Next Home Renovation
With interest rates still low, here’s a look at the best ways to pay for big-ticket home improvements.
Plan Your Next Remodel Like a Pro: Cut Costs, Not Corners
Thinking about starting a remodel project? Read the This Old House guide to remodeling to ensure that you cut costs, not corners.
Cost to Build a House (2022)
The cost to build a house isn’t a simple figure to calculate. However, we explore some nationwide and regional averages and break down the various aspects of homebuilding costs to give you a better picture of what it could cost you to build your dream home.
How to Find Rent-to-Own Homes
Prospective homeowners unable to purchase a home outright may be able to find a house they can lease until they’re ready to buy. Learn how to find rent-to-own homes with our list of eight easy tips.
Top Real Estate Agents in Cambridge, MA (2022)
Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a popular market with beautiful homes that are increasing in value each year. Find the best real estate agent to guide you through it.
Top Real Estate Agents in Holly Springs, NC (2022)
The popular real estate market of Holly Springs, N.C., sees increasing home values each year. Find a top agent to guide you through buying or selling.
Top Real Estate Agents in Los Angeles (2022)
The balanced real estate market in Los Angeles means that you need an experienced real estate agent who knows the location—whether you’re buying or selling.
Top Real Estate Agents in Dallas (2022)
We examine the top real estate agents in Dallas so you can find the agent with the expertise to guide you through the city’s continuously booming seller’s market.
Refrigerator Leaking Water? Here’s How to Fix It
If your refrigerator is leaking water, it could be due to an issue that you can easily fix. Learn about ways you can identify the problem and find out how you can protect your wallet in the case that professional maintenance is necessary.
Best Door Security Devices
In this review of the best door security devices, we examine door security devices that keep you and your family protected.
Top Real Estate Agents in Raleigh, NC (2022)
The top real estate agents in Raleigh have many years of experience, proven track records, and strong reputations.
American Home Shield vs. AHW Home Warranty (2022)
The This Old House Reviews Team helps you decide between American Home Shield and AHW Home Warranty in this comparison that goes in-depth on the cost, coverage, and customer reviews of these two providers.
Liberty Home Guard vs. American Home Shield
In this article, the This Old House Reviews Team examines Liberty Home Guard and American Home Shield on their plans, cost, and customer reviews.
AFC Home Club vs American Home Shield (2022)
The This Old House Reviews Team compared AFC Home Club and American Home Shield on their home warranty coverage offerings, customer reviews, and pricing to help you decide which provider is best for your home.
Select Home Warranty vs Choice Home Warranty
With a home warranty plan, homeowners don’t have to pay out of pocket for expensive repairs when their systems and appliances break down. In this article, we evaluate Select Home Warranty and Choice Home Warranty on a variety of criteria, including cost, reviews, coverage, and more.
Select Home Warranty vs American Home Shield
If you’re looking for a way to save money on home repairs, buying a home warranty plan could give you the financial protection you need. In this article, our review compares Select Home Warranty and American Home Shield on criteria like coverage plans, cost, customer reviews, and more.
Best Home Warranty Companies in Michigan
If you’re looking for a Michigan home warranty company that can save you hundreds of dollars in system and appliance repairs, consider the providers outlined below.
Choice Home Warranty vs. First American Home Warranty
A home warranty, also known as a home service contract, can prevent a homeowner from paying expensive repair costs when a major system or appliance breaks down. In this article, the This Old House Reviews Team compares leading home warranty providers Choice Home Warranty and First American Home Warranty on their plans, pricing, and customer reviews.
The Home Service Club vs American Home Shield
A home warranty protects homeowners from expensive repair bills when their appliances and systems break down due to normal wear and tear. In this review, we discuss two popular home warranty providers—The Home Service Club and American Home Shield—and help you determine which is best for your home.
Choice Home Warranty vs. American Home Shield (2022)
A home warranty plan, or home service contract, protects homeowners from paying expensive repair and replacement bills for their systems and appliances. This article compares Choice Home Warranty and American Home Shield on their coverage plans, reviews, and more to help you decide which is best for protecting your home.
5 Ways To Lower Your Home Insurance Costs
Are you paying too much or missing out on important coverage? Read our guide to learn about 5 ways to know if you’re paying too much for home insurance.
Best Home Warranty Companies in Tennessee
No home system or appliance is immune to breakdowns, especially older items. To avoid having to manage several repairs in one year, or pay expensive repair or replacement costs, consider purchasing a home warranty from one of the providers in this review.
Best Home Warranty Companies in South Dakota
A home warranty covers expensive repairs costs for home systems and appliances in exchange for a monthly or annual premium and service fee. To see what companies can give you that peace of mind, read this review on South Dakota home warranty providers.
Best Home Warranty Companies in Missouri
Instead of paying for unexpected repair or replacement costs on home systems and appliances, consider investing in a home warranty to give you peace of mind. In this review, we’ll discuss the top three home warranty providers in Missouri.
Best Home Warranty Companies in Michigan
If you’re looking for a Michigan home warranty company that can save you hundreds of dollars in system and appliance repairs, consider the providers outlined below.
Best Home Warranty Companies in Alaska
An Alaska home warranty can help you save hundreds of dollars on repairs and replacements when a system or appliance stops working. If you’re an Alaska resident and are looking for that peace of mind, keep reading to learn about your home warranty options.
Fixd Home Warranty Review
Fixd Home Warranty is a relatively new company that provides home services to Texas and Georgia homeowners. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team takes an in-depth look at Fixd to help you decide if the company’s coverage is right for your home.
iBex Home Warranty Review
Investing in a home warranty could save you hundreds of dollars every year in repair costs on major home systems and appliances. In this article, the This Old House Reviews Team has put together plans, pricing, and customer reviews on iBex Home Warranty to help you in your home warranty search.
Best Home Warranty Companies in South Carolina
Protect your home with a home warranty, a home protection plan that covers major systems and appliances when they break down due to normal wear and tear. In this review, we discuss the five companies that offer the best coverage in South Carolina.
Best Home Warranty Companies in Pennsylvania
With a home warranty, you pay a small amount each month to protect your major home systems and appliances when they break down due to normal wear and tear. In this review, we’ll go over the top home warranty companies in Pennsylvania.
Best Home Warranty Companies in Rhode Island
A Rhode Island home warranty can make your homeownership experience more enjoyable by covering repairs and replacements on home systems and appliances that break down due to normal wear and tear. To find the right home warranty provider, keep reading this review.
Best Home Warranty Companies in Oklahoma
Investing in a home warranty can provide peace of mind that if a major system or appliance were to unexpectedly break, you’d be covered. In this review, we explore the three best providers in the state.