Thinking About Renting Your House Instead of Selling? Read This First

If your house is on the market but you haven’t gotten any offers you’re comfortable with, you may be wondering: what do I do if it doesn’t sell? And for a growing number of homeowners, that’s turning into a new dilemma: should I just rent it instead? There’s a term for this in the industry, and it’s

Glidden’s 2026 Color of the Year Is Warm and Perfect for Dining Rooms

Deep, rich, and timeless, Warm Mahogany (PPG1060-7) was just announced as Glidden’s 2026 Color the Year. The bold hue isn't too surprising: It fits right in with the sumptuous, moody design styles that are popular today. (Compare it with another 2026 color pick: Behr’s "Hidden Gem"—also dark and lux

The Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts an Unusual Fall for Most U.S. Homeowners

Hope you like apple picking in a heat wave. Coming off one of the hottest summers on record in the U.S., homeowners in most of the country should prepare for the high temperatures to stay put well into the fall season, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. With a few regional exceptions, much of th

Why knowing your property line is Step 1

If a neighbor's tree is going into your yard or hanging over your roof, it can be hard to decide what to do. Before making a move, homeowners need to know exactly where the property line is, what counts as “encroachment,” and how far the law lets them go before taking matters (and clippers) into the