Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

Spring is here, bringing warmer weather and a chance to refresh your home. Tackle these 14 essential maintenance tasks.

Your home is one of the most valuable assets you own and like a car, it requires the proper maintenance to prevent unnecessary breakdowns and ensure it keeps running smoothly. Whether it's dethatching ...

Homeowners, follow these steps to keep your investment in good condition Your home cost you a lot of money. If you want a return on that investment, regular care and maintenance is critical. In fact, ...

Multiply the square footage of your home by one and you'll know about how much you should plan to spend on home maintenance annually. Now that you're retired, focus on maintaining your appliances and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. As the weather turns cooler, you may be tempted to focus on the latest ...

If you're retired and own a home, maintenance will always be part of life. It's suggested that the average homeowners budget between 1% and 4% of their home's purchase price for annual preventive ...