Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. The cost of everything is rising, and home maintenance expenses are no ...

Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of professional experience as a writer and editor. She's previously worked at sites like Talking Points Memo, Insider, Delish, Angi and ...

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 ...

Replacing furnace filters and cleaning gutters are just a few of the home maintenance tasks you'll want to tackle in February ...

Spending money doesn’t end when you buy a house. In fact, the fun’s just beginning. Homes come with a lot of costs — and chief among them is maintenance. Many buyers might not take maintenance into ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

Looking for a monthly home maintenance checklist? Take care of your biggest investment by keeping your home clean and well-maintained with this monthly home maintenance checklist. It may seem ...

The calendar says spring begins March 19. But you don’t need to wait to get started on early-spring home-maintenance tasks. Especially if your home includes a garden, this is a super busy time of year ...