Home Projects
Renovations, repairs and what they cost. Material prices, contractor trends and remodeling news — the practical side of keeping and improving a house, with real numbers before you start a project.
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The High Cost of Breaking Down
Air conditioning repairs are wiping out emergency funds this summer. Now, homeowners are paying up for heavy-duty upgrades and dodging predatory contractors along the way.
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The Looming Lumber Tax
You have the equity to renovate. But a brewing border dispute over building materials is about to make major home projects a lot more expensive.
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The Professionalization of the American Remodel
With moving off the table for millions, homeowners are trading DIY weekends for serious, high-tech upgrades to their current spaces.
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The New Rules of Home Improvement
Between a looming lumber tariff and new 'lawn cop' enforcement in drought zones, upgrading your property is getting complicated.
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The Insurance-Proof Renovation
We used to renovate to get our dream kitchen. Today, homeowners are pouring savings into their houses just to keep their insurance from dropping them.
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The Great Remodel Reality Check
With mortgage rates keeping buyers locked in place, Americans are fixing up the homes they already have. Here's how to plan a remodel that actually pays off.
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The Power Struggle at City Hall
Homeowners are getting squeezed by a strained grid and local permit delays, while neighborhood associations bring their own financial drama.
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The Water-Wise Home: Why Defensive Upgrades Are the New Curb Appeal
Whether it's drought in the West or bursting pipes in the East, water is forcing homeowners to rethink their lawns and protect their basements.
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Why Curb Appeal Is Losing to Climate Defense
Home maintenance isn't about cosmetic upgrades anymore. It's about survival. Here's why your roof and lawn are suddenly your biggest financial liabilities.
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The High Price of Doing Nothing
The major remodeling boom is officially cooling off. But as homeowners shelve their big projects, skipping routine maintenance could cost thousands.
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The Lumber Tax: Why your next renovation just got more expensive
A proposed 50% tariff on Canadian imports will drive up the cost of lumber and building materials just as the construction industry was finally stabilizing.