Jeff Somers

If you see one of these phrases in a job description, you might be walking into a nightmare.

Working out a “minimally viable” budget means knowing the smallest amount of income you can survive on without starving.

Sure, you're moving into an adorably tiny space—but you don't need child-sized furniture to make it work.

In the market for a new faucet? You have a surprising number of options.

If your cabinets don’t go to the ceiling, you’re missing out on free real estate. Here’s how to put it to work.

If your house is feeling a little rundown, consider these simple and inexpensive changes.

If you’re looking to add some solar power to your home and you love a good project, try making your own solar panel.

The couch looked great in the showroom, but now that you’re actually sitting on it at home, you hate it.

A new home is a chance at a fresh start—don’t ruin it by pissing off your neighbors right off the bat.

If people keep blocking your driveway and the cops won’t do much, what can you do?

Because you love your friends, and your friends love cocktails.

Congratulations on taking the plunge into renewable energy for your home. Now it's time to do some math.

When selling your home, you’re often advised to put some money into it—but you don’t always get that money back, and buyers won’t care if they’re just going to renovate themselves.

Want renewable energy but don't want a clunky grid sitting on your beautiful roof? Consider these six solar panel alternatives.

It’s tax season again, and you might be able to shave a bit off yours in some surprising ways.

Buying a house like this can leave you with a lot of expensive, troublesome repairs.

Paying a relatively low flat fee to sell your home can save you thousands—on paper. But in reality, it might not work out that way.

Eeverything in your home—from the wiring to the floors—has an expiration date.

The bad news? It’s time to pay your taxes again. The good news? You can get a great deal on tax prep services—and maybe even get them done for free.

Dark, ominous, shadowy streaks on your walls and ceilings? Your house isn’t haunted. It could be mold, but it could also be ghosting—here’s how to tell, and what to do.