4 red flags Maine buyers should look for in a home inspection

While many buyers waived home inspections when houses in Maine were hard to find, the current market allows buyers more time to complete one.

Emergency repair calls spike on Fourth of July weekends — what it could cost you

Emergency home repairs during the Fourth of July can be costly. Learn why prices rise and how a home warranty may help ...

You Should Know How Your House Works. Here’s a Guide.

Knowing how to shut off your power and your pipes (and turn them back on) is a matter of safety and practicality. Let’s learn how to do it.

Should you turn up your AC during N.J.’s heat wave? Here’s what experts say.

New Jersey residents may want to think twice before cranking their air conditioning as a heat wave pushes temperatures toward ...

Which AC settings can actually lower your electric bill this summer?

Dealing with high electric bills this summer? A few changes to your AC settings may help trim your cooling costs.

You don't need an expensive security system to keep your home safe

Beefing up your locks and latches, maintaining good habits and putting together a DIY system could save you thousands.

California’s historic housing bill is here. See which neighborhoods are getting upzoned

SB 79 kicks in across California on July 1, but L.A. adopted its own plan to spread out the density it brings. See if your ...