Home-improvement
News, insights and expert analysis on home improvement from the team at Kiplinger.
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6 Ways to Prevent Water Damage This Winter
real estate If the worst happens, your homeowners insurance will cover leaks and burst pipes, or water that comes into your home through your roof and windows. But it doesn't cover flooding.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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How to Vet a Contractor
real estate Before you agree to work with a particular remodeling company, here's what you need to know.
By Staff Published
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How to Remodel Your Home
home Transform your home the way you want, on time and on budget.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein Published
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10 Projects to Help You Live in Your Home Forever
retirement In response to demands from baby boomers, aging-in-place improvements that help seniors stay safely in their homes are more stylish and functional than before.
By Mary Kane Published
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Home Buying for Dummies
real estate This book was a big help to me as a first-time home buyer in my early 30s a few years ago.
By Andrea Browne Taylor Published
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What You Need to Know About Homeowners Insurance in Hurricane-Prone States
real estate Policies can be prohibitively expensive in areas susceptible to hurricanes, but home buyers can take steps to make sure they’re not overwhelmed by the premiums.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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Deducting Mortgage Interest on a Vacation Home
home You may be able to write off all mortgage interest on a second home if you’re not renting it out for extended periods.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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Tax Breaks When Moving to Take Your First Job
Tax Breaks The cost of hiring movers and traveling to a new home are tax-deductible if you meet the distance test.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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5 Myths Keeping You From Getting Rid of Your Stuff
real estate Don’t let these common but misguided notions derail your goal to declutter and lighten up.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein Published
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