HomeMaintenance

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac now own some 200,000 foreclosed-upon homes, and they're spending $500 million a year on upkeep. That's a lot of lawn mowing. If only there were a cheaper way to get it done -- a way that benefited Americans. Here's an idea ...

Winter has already made an unexpectedly early appearance in the Midwest, and will shortly be descending on most of the rest of the U.S. Now would be a good time to take care of some basic chores to assure your home is ready for those wintry blasts. Here are 21 tips for prepping for the cold....

With school out for summer and a bunch of seasonal projects, the time's right for getting young do-it-yourselfers involved in home improvement plans. Working together to make a repair or build something new not only teaches lifelong skills and builds confidence, but also gives kids a sense of...

The daylight savings time switch is just a week away and a good time to think about outdoor improvements that will help you enjoy that extra daylight all spring and summer long. But with the economy in a spin, it's more important than ever to choose landscaping investments that deliver long life...

On the first warm Saturday of the spring, the local neighborhood mower shop is overrun with homeowners whose neglected lawnmowers won't start. Giving some love to yours now will help you avoid this frustration and get your money's worth from your machine -- Every extra year you can get from a mower...