Your AC Survived the Summer. Will It Survive Your Neglect This Fall?

As soon as the cooler weather hits, many homeowners fall victim to the "out of sight, out of mind" syndrome when it comes to their air conditioner. Some tend to overlook the state of their AC system because they’re no longer using it. If this sounds like you, understand that neglecting your AC syste

How the Winning ‘Totally ’90s House’ Team Will Use Its $22K Prize To Help the ‘Huge Housing Crisis’

Transforming homes stuck in the 1990s to give them a modern feel without completely losing the charm of the era is no easy task, but the cast of “Totally ‘90s House” proved it absolutely can be done. The HGTV competition series, which premiered on Aug. 26, tasked two celebrity teams—stacked with for

California Governor Signs Bill That May Raise HOA Fees as Part of Major Housing Reform Package

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has inked a series of bills to help California construct more starter homes and cut down on the cost of housing. Among the other bills Newsom signed at the end of the legislative session this week, he approved Assembly Bill 2050, which requires homeowners associations to

Your Essential Fall Maintenance Checklist: 8 Things You Really Should Do Before the First Frost

Ah, fall: The nip of the first chill in the air. The colorful foliage. The pumpkin spice lattes. The pumpkin spice everything. Oh yeah, and the long list of home maintenance tasks awaiting you at the start of the season. We hate to intrude on your fall bliss, but the postsummer months are a critical