The Money Pit
Home Improvement Tips & Podcasts
In this episode, we share smart tips for slashing heating costs, maximizing tax benefits with end-of-year home improvements, and sealing drafts with an innovative spray foam product. Plus, hear practical advice for callers who have home improvement questions of their own! Home Repairs and Taxes: Don’t overlook DIY deductions with these tax-saving home …
When it comes to homeowners insurance, it’s easy to set it and forget it. After …
The U.S. is experiencing a boom in remodeling. Home improvement and repair …
If you live in a home with a fireplace, you probably look forward to using it …
It’s a thrilling time for first-time homeowners when they discover their offer has been accepted on a new home, especially if …
Spring showers are a welcomed indicator that warmer weather and greener pastures are on the horizon — unless they’re …
In a housing market where inventory is low and demand high, you could have buyers lining up to make you an offer. However, …
Upgrading your kitchen is an investment that can pay off in multiple ways. Not only can homeowners recoup a decent amount of …
The U.S. is experiencing a boom in remodeling. Home improvement and repair spending has grown nearly 13% over the past two years …
If you’re looking to secure a loan – whether it’s personal or for your business – having a healthy credit score will play a big …
If you live in a home with a fireplace, you probably look forward to using it during the holiday season. Who doesn’t love …
When it comes to homeowners insurance, it’s easy to set it and forget it. After all, most consumers only think about insurance …
Purchasing a house is a life-changing event. It shows you’re ready to settle down and commit to long-term responsibilities. When …
From a job loss to a surprise hot water heater repair, a dedicated emergency fund equips you to handle unexpected and emergency …
If a disaster strikes your home, your insurance company will ask you for a list of personal property that’s been damaged. These …
Uncertainties are a fact of life. There’s no way of telling for sure what the future holds. One day everything’s …
Qualifying for a mortgage can be a challenge for first-time buyers. By having a cosigner, a borrower may qualify sooner or for …
Now more than ever, people want to get the most for their home improvement dollar. There are definitely great deals to be had, …
If you’ve started a home renovation project, you probably know how difficult it can be to finance. Even if you set aside a …
Have you been sitting on a laundry list of home improvement projects? Home renovations, of any sort, can add significant value …
For many homeowners, it starts happening almost as soon as you sign the mortgage: a downed tree limb scuffing up the deck here, …
All signs indicate that we’ve firmly entered into a sharing economy. From rideshare services to coworking spaces, peer-to-peer …
When you’re struggling to pay down debt, it can be difficult to consider any other financial obligations. If you’re a homeowner, …
Pets are a part of life in the U.S. — more than half of all households own one, according to the American Veterinary Medical …
Whether you’ve lived in your house for five months or five years, chances are that you have a few maintenance tasks to …
Homebuying is a future goal for many of those first time renters, but for now, renting provides flexibility, convenience and …
If you’re planning to buy a home, you’re likely curious about how much the insurance is going to cost. While home …
Most homeowners are familiar with homeowners insurance policies. Although not a legal requirement like auto insurance, most …
