Do It Yourself or Hire a Pro?

Consider whether you're saving enough money by tackling home-improvement projects on your own to justify the time you're giving up.

Check Your Insurance Coverage Before Remodeling

You don't want to find yourself underinsured halfway through a major home-improvement project.

10 Affordable Ways to Improve Your Home's Curb Appeal

Find out what you can do to make your yard look better for free, for $100 or for $500.

How to Prepare Your Home for Summer

Here's what snowbirds heading north need to do to protect their home in the South while they're not there.

5 Tips to Cut Costs on Your Home

Don't pay more than you have to when it comes to taxes, remodeling and your mortgage.

Remodel Your Current Home With Retirement in Mind

Upgrade with universal-design features that will help you as you age. It's all about convenience now, and saving money and safety later.

If I Had $1,000 ...

I could blow it on something fun, or invest it in something more worthwhile.

A Free Source of DIY Instruction

Before calling a professional, try making minor repairs on your own with the help of YouTube.

Great Advice From Around the Web

A weekly look at personal finance tips and insights others are offering.

Cheap Ways to Improve Curb Appeal

Boost your home's value by sprucing up your yard with these budget-conscious tips.

Save Thousands in 15 Minutes or Less

You'll be surprised how much you can pocket in so little time.

New Rules for Light Bulbs Mean Lower Electric Bills

As federal energy provisions kick in, it means the end for inefficient light bulbs.

Last Chance for Home Energy Tax Credit

Go green and earn some green before year-end.

10 Tiny Houses You'll Love Big Time

You can find huge savings in these small living spaces.

Advice for Home Remodelers

If you're among the millions of Americans tackling renovations this year, follow these tips to ensure your project goes smoothly and your money is well spent.

Everything You Need to Know About Replacement Windows

Fall and Winter Home Maintenance Checklist

15 things for you (or the handyman) to tackle before winter sets in.

Hire a Contractor Who Measures Up

Insist on a license or you forfeit your legal and insurance protections.

9 Projects to Spruce Up Your House

Our spring fixes for $1,000 or less will declutter your home, and add style and value.

5 Financial Spring-Cleaning Moves

Save money -- or make money -- by clearing out clutter and reviewing important documents and accounts.

Save Money on Practically Everything, 2011: Utilities and Home Improvement

Master the Modern Art of Haggling

From cars to TVs to patio pavers, learn the tricks of talking your way to a deal.

Get a Solar System on the Cheap

Skip the big upfront investment with a long-term lease.

Downsize Me

Declutter your basement or garage, clear your conscience and maybe make a few bucks.

How to Dispose of TechnoTrash

5 Questions to Ask Your Window Installer

How to Pick the Perfect Window

You'll want to know about style, materials and energy savings when it comes to your view.

8 Ways to Lower Your Heating Costs

Act now before the cold weather sets in and the high utility bills arrive.

What You Need to Know About Hiring a Contractor

Find the perfect person for the job, then put the details in writing to be sure you're on the same page.

8 DIY Projects to Add Value
To Your Home

These projects shouldn't take more than a day to complete.
And they're all easy on your wallet.

Solar Roofing Grabs the Light

As consumers increasingly demand conservation minded building materials, companies are rolling out new products.

6 Steps to Protect Your Home from Hurricanes

You don't have to just sit there worrying about the weather.

Solar Power to the People

Worries about safety and neighborhood aesthetics will spawn new rules but won’t stop solar installations.

Your Spring Home Maintenance To-Do List

Eleven things for you (or the handyman) to tackle now.

Get the Best, Spend Less

You can't go wrong with our picks, no matter how much you want to spend.

Lead Paint Rules Could Have
Far-Reaching Consequences

Regulations taking effect next month may prove a big hassle -- and a huge expense -- for contractors and homeowners alike.

10 Great Movie Rentals That Will Pay You Back

Here are some timeless classics from which we all can learn valuable personal-finance lessons

Ask the Editors: Real-Life Taxes Questions and Guidance

Kiplinger editors provide answers to readers' real-life questions about taxes.

Ask the Editors: Real-Life Home Buying & Mortgage Questions and Guidance

How Not to Get Soaked

Water woes? When to call in a pro, and when not to call your home insurer.