Sloan Schang of Portland, Ore., created a bathhouse in his backyard after getting a salvaged tub and building an oasis around it. Continue Reading »

If you are an investor who is buying rental properties, are a do-it-yourself type or want to renovate your kitchen, there are many things you can do to reduce your costs on DIY kitchen renovations. Continue Reading »

Home improvement and remodeling mistakes can get expensive. Avoid the headache with these tips. Continue Reading »

If you've tried to sell a home in the last few years, you know it can be hard to get the price you want out of a buyer. These home improvements will help. Continue Reading »

By Erin Loechner I'm a hardwood floors gal all the way. I love the rich colors and patterns that come from natural wood, and there's just something about a good game of sock hockey in the kitchen that gets me every time. Yet I'll admit --- it's sometimes tricky to clean hardwood floors. After all, how do you reach ... Continue Reading »

try{document.getElementById("fivemin-widget-blogsmith-image-309605").style.display="none";}catch(e){} It's getting warmer out there, and you're probably eyeing that porch of yours. You're probably dreaming of kicking back in a rocking chair with a good book and glass of iced tea, hearing the warm breeze rustle the ... Continue Reading »

A family in Kalamazoo, Mich., that bought a home from that city for only $3,200 -- ended up getting $115,000 in return when the fixer-upper turned out to be potentially toxic. The 1,800-square-foot home (pictured above) was a tax foreclosure that the city of Kalamazoo sold to Brandi Crawford Johnson, her husband, Adrian ... Continue Reading »

A stamped concrete patio gives you the look and texture of a stone patio for a lot less than the real thing -- up to 50% less. Continue Reading »

You can do these DIY projects with things you already have lying around the house, and each one will take you less than an hour. Continue Reading »

try{document.getElementById("fivemin-widget-blogsmith-image-100117").style.display="none";}catch(e){}try{document.getElementById("fivemin-widget-blogsmith-image-133558").style.display="none";}catch(e){} Springtime is upon us, and you know what that means. Well, yeah, all that spring cleaning, but now's a great ... Continue Reading »

With a "potentially historic winter storm" ready to slam the Northeast, people's homes are in for it. Winter storm Nemo threatens to dump more than two feet of snow across New England, with major metros like New York City possibly getting a foot of the white stuff, the National Weather Service said. So what should ... Continue Reading »

By John Riha If you're looking to remodel your kitchen, we've got good news and bad news. First, the good stuff. According to trend experts Lita Dirks and Dominick Tringali, you don't have to shell out major cash to add space. Instead, look to expand what you already have. Vault your ceiling, add windows, squeeze in ... Continue Reading »

Home remodeling projects are paying homeowners back in a big way. Continue Reading »

Having guests over for Thanksgiving? Spruce up your home before they get there with these quick fixes. Continue Reading »

Sheri Koones, a guru on energy-efficient homes, explains why energy-efficient homes can ultimately help your bottom line. Continue Reading »