Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

With the availability of hot new items like Wi-Fi thermostats at big-box stores and online retail giants like Amazon, more and more homeowners are choosing to buy and install products themselves ...

DIY projects can look messy when you don’t have much experience. Skipping a clear plan can make each room look like it belongs in a different house. Taking time to prep before painting helps ...

November is the final window to tackle home maintenance tasks before winter. Cold and snow complicate repairs, so it's best to do them during November. Shutting down exterior water sources is the most ...

Q: I’d like a new deck. Should I DIY it or hire a professional? A: With the increasing focus on expanded outdoor living spaces, it’s no wonder that interest in deck-building is also on the rise. At ...

WASHINGTON STATE — Although kitchen and bath redos are the most common home improvement projects, they’re also expensive: For a total gut job, you’ll pay more than $25,000 for even a modest-sized ...