Improvements

MainStreet has dug up the worst home adjustments that carry the biggest risk factors. Warning: If you’re hoping to sell, don’t try these at home.

If you’re thinking about buying a big house, maintenance costs should be factored into your estimated monthly payments. Just how high will that bill be?

Prioritizing your projects and finding easy ways to save are both key to making your home safe and even more valuable.

How to spruce up your yard without emptying your bank account.

A house is the largest financial asset for most Americans, and wise improvements can help boost value over time as well as quality of life.

Homeowners are one step closer to getting rebates for energy-saving home improvements.

Is Florida’s housing picture finally showing some juice? It would appear so, as bulldozers are slowly re-emerging on home construction sites.

In a shaky job market, it may make sense to take out a home equity loan as a precaution in case you need the cash in your rainy-day fund.

If you can get a nice house for $10,000 or less, why not move it to the area where you really want to live?