Home Finances

Staying cool this summer doesn't necessarily mean you have to pay a fortune to keep the air conditioning running day and night

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.

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

Appliance insurance can cover the cost of repairing or replacing old appliances and systems. Read this guide to learn exactly what you're getting, and whether it's worth your investment.

How do they do it? By putting power-saving technologies to work inside their homes. You can do the same

Learn how insulated concrete forms—combined with fire-resistant exterior and interior materials—make for one safe home.

Here are some low-cost steps to take around the house to reduce your carbon footprint and lower your monthly bills.

Pellet stoves are gaining popularity, and for good reason. These heating units are cleaner, greener, and cheaper than many alternatives.

Not every new homeowner can get America's top contractor to stop by and offer advice. All the more reason to pay attention to what Kate Silva learned from her dad.

We canvassed dozens of industry pros to catalog ways you can wrestle your renovation costs back down to earth.

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.

For buyers (and some sellers), a thorough house inspection is a must. Here's what you need to know.

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

Want to spruce up your home? Don't just do it for you - do it for the tremendous value-add it can have for your home's resale value.

Financing your home remodeling project doesn't have to be confusing. Use this guide to explore all of your options.

Check out our list of tips, tricks, and upgrades for keeping your house warm in the winter and cutting down on your heating bills.