Home Bound

The emotional ties to former residences need to be severed.

George Bulanda

Fly Away Home

Unwelcome nocturnal visitors can drive anyone batty

George Bulanda

Watch Your Waste

Saving energy can help trim expenses.

Adam Helfman

Staying Current

Updating your home’s wiring will keep you and your household plugged in to safety.

Adam Helfman

 Water Torture

A basement flood can make a homeowner go off the deep end. But if you have a sump pump, there are some precautions you can take.

By George Bulanda

Crawl Space or Slab?

While colder climates are ideally suited for in-ground basements, many homes here are built on concrete slabs or crawl spaces. If you’re planning to buy a home built on either of these...

Adam Helfman

The ABCs of AC

On stifling days or nights, air-conditioning problems can make us hot under the collar. This primer can help you keep your cool all summer long.

Adam Helfman

Home Eco-nomics

Three new books offer fresh tips on becoming a clean, green, and energy-lean homeowner.

Garden-patch Organics

10 tips to help your organic garden.

Janet Macunovich