An easy way to save money is to tackle repairs around the house yourself. Some projects are easier than others, and there’s definitely a learning curve for novice handypeople. But the numbers don’t ...

There are many good things about owning a home, but paying for repairs isn't one of them. By some estimates, homeowners spend 1% to 4% of a home's value on maintenance and repairs every year. That's ...

Whether it’s work and family taking up the bulk of your time or simply a lack of experience with home improvement and repairs, people often resort to hiring a contractor to do a job — without ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

You may be trying to save a little money these days, including skipping out on those little home repairs that might have gone by the wayside. But you might also be surprised to learn that fixing ...

There’s a cold reality that you learn when you buy your first house: You’ve just created a ton of work for yourself. It doesn’t matter if your house is brand new or decades old, things start breaking ...