Home improvements - Articles - Page 2

The state of home improvement

Kelly Faloon

September 28, 2015

A quarter of homeowners cannot finance emergency repairs.

Home repair sector growing

Morris Beschloss

August 20, 2015

Residential prices rise in metro areas.

2015 bath and kitchen remodeling trends: Clean, simple design

The baths and kitchens of the future.

Nadia Askar

March 27, 2015

Style trends are moving from traditional to clean, simple design lines in bath and kitchen remodels.

USDA unveils loan program for rural energy-efficiency improvements

In addition to energy audits, the loans may be used for upgrades to heating, lighting and insulation, and conversions to more efficient or renewable energy sources.

February 25, 2014

In addition to energy audits, the loans may be used for upgrades to heating, lighting and insulation, and conversions to more efficient or renewable energy sources.

Does home energy use info result in smarter home-buying decisions?

Home inspections to ensure safety and structural soundness long have been part of the home-buying process.

April 30, 2013

Home inspections to ensure safety and structural soundness long have been part of the home-buying process.

Study says owners of energy-efficient homes default less on mortgages

March 31, 2013

A new study shows the risk of mortgage default is one-third lower for energy-efficient, Energy Star-rated homes

Consumer guide highlights home improvements to conserve energy

December 20, 2012

The new edition of the guide helps homeowners decide which improvements will yield the most bang for their buck and help them incorporate energy efficiency into future projects.

Paying for energy-efficiency improvements through utility bills

Kelly Faloon

March 16, 2012

A recent study by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy finds that on-bill financing, which allows customers to pay for energy-efficiency investments though utility bills, is becoming more widely available across the country.