Early and routine maintenance not only fixes visible damage but also ensures healthy living environments and protects homes' ...

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 ...

Routine home upkeep is starting to feel like a luxury item, not a basic cost of ownership. From furnace tune-ups to roof patching, the price of simply keeping a house in working order has climbed ...