Lauren has six years of experience writing and editing home improvement content. She covered lifestyle, DIY, design and cleaning at The Spruce for five years and contributed home improvement pieces to ...

A thorough home inspection can be the difference between a great deal and a terrible one. Here are the questions any home buyer should ask. By Tim Heffernan I recently reread the inspection report for ...

Poor Grading and Drainage Around the Foundation Let's be real, most homeowners don't think twice about the slope of their ...

Your bid just got accepted on the home you want, and suddenly there’s so much to think about—the mortgage, the homeowners insurance, your move. As the clock ticks toward closing, your real estate ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. Home warranties are service contracts that cover repair or replacement costs for major systems and appliances, such as an HVAC system or refrigerator.