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A "good" credit score is often defined as one above 700. If you're not there yet, don't worry: Here are some tips for improving your score.

What Is a Good Credit Score and How Do I Get One? | Entrepreneur Is bad credit holding you back? This article explains what constitutes a good credit score and how to raise your score if it’s low.

Homeownership comes with costs -- some of them unexpected. Learn what three homeowners think you should be prepared for when you purchase a house.

3 Homeowners On How They Manage Home-Related Expenses From learning to keep track of ongoing bill payments to setting aside funds for unexpected repairs, this is how three homeowners in the U.S. manage their finances.

If you have gas utilities, they may have become more expensive lately. But there's good news: You can work to bring those costs down.

I'm an HVAC Technician: Here's Why Your Gas Bill Is So High — And How to Lower It | Hunker You may wonder, "Why is my gas bill so high?" HVAC technicians get asked this question all the time, especially in the winter months. Here are a few ideas to lower your gas bill, according to an expert.

Find out how you should be cleaning your hardwood floors -- and what you shouldn't do.

How To Deep Clean Hardwood Floors To Keep Them Looking Their Best An expert shares her best tips on how to deep clean hardwood floors the right way.

"Rom-com core is an idealized version of the everyday." Get this clean, comfortable look in your home.

Rom-Com Decor Is the Sweet, Playful Way to Decorate Right Now We’re calling it: The rom-com core look we’re seeing in fashion is going to be big in our homes, too. Learn how to decorate with rom-com core in your home for a playful, welcoming look.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development has programs that offer an alternative to traditional lending. Read this to learn what it takes to qualify, as well as some pros and cons of going this route.

Think You Can't Afford to Buy a Home? Community Lending Programs May Be What You Need | Hunker Community lending programs may be the best way for some borrowers who don't qualify for traditional lending options to secure financing and buy a new home. Interested in one of these loans? Here's what to know.

One homeowner wants to share her perspective: Some updates should be done right away, while others can wait so you're not spending too much time or money for things you don't need.

I Wish I Hadn’t Followed This Popular Advice After I Moved In You'll hear it from well-meaning friends, family, and pros.

Take care of your home (and avoid expensive repairs) when you learn how to do these 10 home tasks.

10 Basic Skills Every Homeowner Should Develop The key skills every homeowner should develop to keep their home running smoothly, while preventing unexpected & costly setbacks.

No one wants to pay too much for a home. Here's what we'll look out for:

How to Tell if a Home Is Overpriced Look for these four signs.

Find out if you fall into one of the three categories of homeowners who could benefit from refinancing their home loan.

Is mortgage refinancing worth it? Mortgage refinancing isn't for everyone. But if you fall into one of these categories it may still be worth it.

Have you thought about blurring your home on Google Maps? If you're interested, here are the steps you should take.

Why You Should Consider Blurring Out Your House On Google Maps Deciding to blur out house on Google Maps is an effective way to protect your family's privacy. Here's how to do it.

Whether you're buying a home that needs some work or want to update your current space, learn how much it may cost to renovate this year.

Home Renovation Costs: What Experts Expect in 2023 Experts weigh in on the potential cost of home upgrades.

Just before closing on a home, you'll do a final walk-through. Here's what you should focus on:

What is a final walk-through? It's an important part of homebuying.

Interior designers point out common decorating mistakes -- and how to fix them.

These 4 Decorating Mistakes Are Why Most Homes Don't Look Pulled Together Interior design mistakes are easy to make. Here are tips from experts on how to fix them, and how to pull off a flawlessly finished space.

Is it a good idea to buy a house after age 60? Consider these points, and get in touch if you have questions about your situation.

Pros and Cons of Buying a House After Age 60 - SmartAsset Buying a house as you near retirement age can have a lasting impact on your retirement finances. Here is what you should consider before buying.

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Don't neglect your home's interior and exterior paint jobs. Here's how often it should be done.

How Often Should You Paint Your House? Painting pros weigh in on when it's best to paint both interior walls and your home's exterior.

From gardening to home security, these were some of the most impressive new offerings for smart home technology at the Consumer Electronics Show.

The best smart home tech we saw at CES 2023 Looking for the best smart home tech from CES 2023? We've got a roundup of all our favorites to make your home shine.

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