Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Cassidy was an updates editor whose main responsibility is to write and edit ...

With a 2024 CNET survey finding that 78% of US adults are concerned about rising home energy costs, it's no surprise that homeowners are looking to save money. One way to do that is to get your home ...

Installing a smart thermostat may sound like a daunting and intimidating process, but Consumer Reports is here to show you just how simple it can be. Our experts install and test smart thermostats for ...

We're all looking to save money these days. But some home improvement projects are too risky for even the most seasoned DIYer ...

There’s a fine line between a successful DIY project and one that ends in heartbreak. It’s subjective too; aside from projects that end up with fire trucks or ambulances in the driveway, what one ...