Remodeling? Five Questions to Ask   Before making any big changes to your home you should ask yourself these big questions:   How long do I plan to stay in my house after the renovations? The longer you plan to live there, the more creative you can be. But if you’re planning on selling the […]

Tankless Water Heaters: Are They Right For You?   If you’re in the market to replace a water heater, now may be a good time to consider a tankless variety.   After getting over the initial phobia of not having hot water sitting in a tank waiting for you to use (and wasting a lot […]

Housing Upgrades That Don’t Pay   Before you dive into a major renovation project to give a house your special signature, consider how long you’re likely to stay in the house.   A lot of people get into trouble by going into a home they’re only going to be in for a relatively short period […]

Biggest Water Wasters   Are you flushing water (and money) down the toilet every month? You may not think you’re a water waster, but maybe you should find out:   Stacy Johnson has more in this short 1:31 video…   So how much water are you wasting every month? Any other ideas for saving water […]

Home Improvements: Prices Improving?   When it comes to food and fuel prices, they’re going through the roof. But what about the roof itself? There the news might be a little better. Stacy Johnson takes a closer look in this short (1:18) video.   Tell us what you think… we’d love to hear YOUR opinion.  […]

Remodeling Your Home: Five Questions to Ask First   If you’re planning to tackle a remodeling project this Spring, make sure you know exactly how big a renovation you can afford and whether it justifies the time you intend to spend in your revamped home.   There are 5 big questions you should ask yourself […]

Household Junk: Time to DeClutter?   Many Americans make it a spring rite to de-clutter their homes and get rid of accumulated junk. Usually such efforts require trips to the municipal dump or heated arguments between family members the night before garbage day.   There are thousands of residential junk haulers in the U.S., and […]

Choosing the Right Contractor   Making major improvements to your home is one of the biggest decisions you can make.  So who actually does the job is an important decision.  How do you find the best contractor?  Money reporter Stacy Johnson has some tips.   If you have a question or comment about the video, […]

Is There a Plus Side to the Downturn?   It may not be the best time to be selling a house in much of the country.  But increasingly, it’s a good time to build or renovate one.   The housing slump has pushed down prices on everything from lumber and drywall to labor and design fees.  […]