Rising labor costs are quietly reshaping what it takes to keep a home in working order, from a simple faucet fix to a full roof replacement. Instead of one-off surprises, higher wages, inflation and a ...

Most homeowners never think twice about how they use their sinks, toilets, and drains. It's just part of the daily routine.Wake up, shower, cook, clean, repeat. Simple stuff, right?Well, here's the ...

For help keeping your plumbing system in tip-top shape, I called on home experts and fellow CNN Underscored editors to share their go-to drain cleaners and tools for tackling pesky clogs.

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Citing the toll of leaking roofs and broken furnaces, the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has launched a short‑window WholeHome Critical Home Repairs program that will award ...

TARRANT COUNTY, Texas — The ice and snow have melted in neighborhoods across North Texas, but for some homeowners, the damage is only now coming to light. One homeowner in Fort Worth said he believed ...

Even though you can’t damage hardwood floors by walking on them, all wood is susceptible to stains. And you can dull a ...

As dangerously cold temperatures settle across Minnesota, plumbers warn frozen pipes can cause costly damage, but a few simple prevention steps can make a big difference. Plumbers across Minnesota ...

Artist Temi Coker is expanding his practice beyond the wall with his first home collection. The 18-piece debut, launching January 21, 2026, brings his visual language into everyday objects designed ...

Jake Safane has nearly 15 years of journalism and marketing experience on topics ranging from local entrepreneurship to international banking. He has written for publications such as The Economist, LA ...

President Donald Trump was expected to announce an initiative at the World Economic Forum that would make it easier for homebuyers to use retirement savings to fund down payments. Using 401(k) money ...