Homeownership Topics - Page 9

You could probably pain your home yourself, if you're willing and able. But many would rather leave it in the (hopefully) capable hands of painting contractors. Here's how to find a cood one, and what you should expect to pay.

Not everyone gets joy from gardening or lawn care. If you don't like the DIY solution, here's how to find a reliable provider.

The time to find a licensed plumber in your area is before you need one. Here's how to choose one.

Electricians can take care of dangerous or annoying tasks in your home that you don't want to do. Here's what you need to know about hiring an electrican.

Unless you want to put up a roof yourself, you'll likely be talking to roofing contractors. Here's what you need to know about getting bids from and working with roofing contractors.

Home security tips: learn how to secure your home, avoid home burglary, and what to do in case of a home break in.

Preparing a new house checklist before you move will remove some of the stress beforehand, and will definitely help you handle the inevitable emergencies down the road. The ounce of prevention really does beat the pound of care.

As a renter, you bore little responsibility for home maintenance. But now, you are your own landlord. Here are the essential tasks you'll have to perform yourself or pay someone else to do.

Who hasn't said, "I need to lower my bills" at some point in their lives? Unless you are free and clear of debt, you can probably benefit from these tips.

Today's home technology, aka "smart home" brings up new issues when you buy or sell. How do you transfer services and protect your own information?

If you are a bit introverted, it can be tough to get to know your neighbors. But the benefits can be huge. And they can begin even before you move in.

Unless your mortgage lender forces you to get flood insurance, you probably don't have it. But you should -- these days, as one FEMA official put it, we all live in a flood zone.