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Like it or not, winter is here, and with it comes a host of important—and costly—tasks around the home. According to a survey from ValuePenguin, Americans spend an average of $1,258 prepping their cars, homes and more for winter. Consider the following survey findings and see how your winter expenditures compare—along with areas that you might be unwittingly missing:

You and your family probably open your refrigerator several times per day looking for food, beverages and condiments. If things aren’t organized, people must rummage for the items they want, only worsening the disorganization. Not storing things in the right places can also cause food to spoil faster and put your family’s health at risk. Creating and sticking to a system can make cooking and snacking easier and help you avoid having food go bad.

Like it or not, winter is here, and with it comes a host of important—and costly—tasks around the home. According to a survey from ValuePenguin, Americans spend an average of $1,258 prepping their cars, homes and more for winter. Consider the following survey findings and see how your winter expenditures compare—along with areas that you might be unwittingly missing:

Before you begin to tackle a home improvement project, you may have to secure a permit from your local government. Rules vary from one location to another. Below are some general guidelines, but you should check with your local building department before you undertake a renovation project to make sure you comply with any relevant laws.

With historically low interest rates in place for the foreseeable future and a continued shortage of available housing inventory, if you’ve been thinking about putting your home on the market, there may be no time like the present.

Painting a room yourself can be a hassle if you don’t know how to do it and don’t take steps to avoid problems. Here are some tips to make things go as smoothly as possible.

No matter the value of the space we call home, we want it to look as luxurious as possible, even on a small budget. Decorators share tips on small upgrades that add more than their money’s worth of grace and glamour. Quick tip: choose one or two as your budget permits.

With a well-equipped home bar, you’ll have everything you need to appease your inner mixologist. Perhaps that’s why so many luxury homeowners appreciate having this feature under their roof. From small and simple cabinets to full-fledged bars, here are several different styles that can look great in any house.

Your outdoor living space is one of the most important parts of the home. From breakfasts on the terrace to afternoons spent soaking up the sun to evenings under the stars, it’s the perfect spot to be any time of day.

(Family Features) Many of the nation’s leading travel experts are predicting a surge in travel this summer. It’s no surprise that after months of restrictions, Americans are ready to set out on their next adventures. While popular destinations are likely to be open and welcoming visitors, the uptick in traffic combined with higher prices may translate into more expensive travel.

Still hovering in the mid-sixes, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) ticked down The week, averaging 6.63%, down from the previous week’s 6.66%, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) from Freddie Mac released Thursday.

There is widespread confidence among experts and leaders in residential real estate that the housing market will make a gradual return to balance in the year ahead. The latest research from Fannie Mae supports this belief.

At long last, homebuyers are seeing some much-needed relief, and homeowners are starting to break away from "rate lock": the inability to sell their home due to the exceedingly low interest rates they purchased or refinanced at during the pandemic.

Do you have a hard time getting a good night's sleep? You're far from alone. In fact, according to a recent study commissioned by Herbalife, a staggering 78% of Americans are trying to improve their sleep in 2024, with nearly half ranking it as their No. 1 priority in life right now.