Remodeling and Home Improvement

From quick and easy tweaks to major household upgrades, home renovations that promote energy efficiency are good for your wallet. Take a look at some of the ways you can lower your utility costs — thus saving money — while also helping the environment.

It’s the eternal question when your home starts to feel a bit dated: Renovate or sell? Landing on an answer gets even trickier when you’ve spent years investing your heart and soul — not to mention your cash. Check out our five renovation questions we think you should consider as you weigh your options.

Home renovations don’t always have to include tearing down walls. In fact, you can gain some major home improvement points by simply tackling these six projects. Did we mention summertime is the perfect time to knock them out, too?

Need more room, but don’t want to move? A home addition is a great way to get the extra space you need without giving up your beloved home or neighborhood. From a home office and home gym where you’ll want to spend more time to a budget-friendly bump-out that transforms a cramped kitchen, check out these seven ingenious home addition ideas guaranteed to get your creative juices flowing.

Not sure where to start on home safety? Use this 9-step guide to identify common household hazards, lower injury risks, and secure your home for everyone -- especially children, elders, and pets.