The right home improvements can boost your home’s value and make it more functional. If you don’t have the budget for a big renovation, there are small projects you can do on your own without breaking ...

If you have it available, cash is the best way to pay for home improvements. Investment income is also an option unless it is earmarked for something else. Some contractors offer payment plans. Study ...

Paying cash for home improvements means being stuck with interest payments. Psychologists say that most people spend less when paying in cash. Parting with your cash may mean missing investment ...

The National Association of Realtors' 2025 Remodeling Impact Report ranks popular home renovation projects based on homeowner satisfaction ("joy scores") and resale value ("cost recovery scores").

As previously noted last month, deciding what to do with your money isn’t easy with the worries of the stock market, a potential recession, and no clear idea of when things might calm down. While many ...