Annual energy bills go up, and most of the cost literally escapes through walls, windows, and spaces you can’t even see.

Timothy has written about personal finance, including detailed home renovation and repair cost guides, since 2017. His work covers everything from plumbing and roofing to solar and pest control. Find ...

If your home is underinsulated or has a lot of air leaks, heat escapes during winter and your hard-earned money floats away, too. In summer, heat flows into cool spaces in your home, raising your ...

Adding loose-fill insulation to an unfinished attic is a gotta-do-it project for even the unhandiest homeowner. Blow-in insulation will create a sound barrier and add insulating power to your home, ...

No matter the size of your project, taking steps now will help your home operate more efficiently and save you money. Here ...

When thinking about renovating their homes, homeowners may imagine changing wall colors, expanding room sizes or upgrading appliances and fixtures. However, unless people take inventory of the less ...

Covering your drafty windows with plastic can reduce your home's cooling and heating costs with minimal effortCR tested ...

As temperatures begin to fall, experts share simple maintenance and energy saving tips to keep you warm and your bills low.

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...