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The Paycheck Protection Program has run its course after providing well over half a trillion dollars in loans to small...

The more you know, the more your grass will grow. Here are the best ways to maximize your lawn fertilization...

Transform your concrete basement or garage floor with a fresh coat of paint.

If you need a little help redecorating your home, online design companies can lend a hand — without breaking your...

Social distancing doesn't have to stop you from hiring contractors to maintain your home, discuss future renovations or get started...

Here are seven expert-recommended ways to keep everyone safe and healthy when hosting a home repair contractor.

There's nothing quite like a home renovation that's firing on all cylinders. It's easy to get excited when your contractor...

Last week, Virginia became the first state to enforce a set of new safety standards in response to rising risks...

Some home improvement projects may look easy, but once you get going, you quickly realize things can be tougher than...

Thinking about selling your home? Here's why you should consider scheduling a pre-sale home inspection.

When buying a home, the home inspection can be one of the most stress-inducing parts of the process. Will the...

The pros and cons of renovating an old house

Whether buying or selling a house, knowing what goes into an appraisal is valuable knowledge. Check out some things to...

After seeing these real-life home inspector photos (and picking your jaw up off of the floor), you’ll wonder what these...

Our friends at Structure Tech in St. Paul, MN, look at homes all across the Twin Cities. These are just...

Look out for the people who take out the garbage.

Here’s another batch of photos from our home inspector friends. If these fixes are any indication of what people are...

What's the difference between a castle and a palace?

Home inspectors, real estate professionals, estate-sale professionals, and undertakers all have one thing in common: They know your secrets—the ones...

A burst pipe is the last thing anyone wants to tackle. But there are some quick temporary fixes you can...

Choosing an unlicensed contractor comes with legal liabilities for the homeowner.

The hosts of HGTV's Home Town renovated their home when they were newlyweds. Since then, they've made renovation dreams come...

Find out what's driving housing prices up and why so many people struggle to find affordable housing options.

Spruce up your house by painting your front door. It's an easy DIY project.

New analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows construction firms still have trouble finding and hiring skilled laborers...

Acquiring new clients is challenging. Try turning existing clients into repeat clients by managing their project expectations.

Looking for a job in architecture? These five states have the highest average professional architect salaries in the U.S.