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Many homeowners have an outdoor kitchen on their wish list. Read this Q&A for tips on designing the perfect space.

Transform your backyard into a resort: How to build a high-end outdoor kitchen Designing an outdoor kitchen that wows guests, transforms a backyard and adds space for entertaining is a recipe for home improvement success.

If you received a tax refund this year, there are plenty of ways you can use it to improve your finances.

13 Smart Uses for Your Tax Refund If you have a refund check coming your way, consider using it to bolster your personal balance sheet.

Ready to shop for a new car? Consumer Reports compiled a list of the models that are most likely to last past the 200,000-mile mark.

Consumer Reports Lists Cars Most Likely To Hit 200K Miles - Kelley Blue Book Consumer Reports has listed the vehicles its subscribers are most likely to keep for over 200,000 miles. It's mostly a list of Toyotas.

Buying a new vehicle can be overwhelming, but this guide can help you prepare for current market conditions.

Paying Attention to Car-Buying Trends Here are four things to know.

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Are you house hunting? In addition to getting a home inspection, it's a good idea to ask some specific questions about the property before you buy.

Eight Questions No One Thinks to Ask Before Buying a House Everyone knows the basic questions to ask when house hunting. But a lot of weird stuff happens in this world, so here are the questions no one thinks to ask—but should.

As cars have become more entangled with technology, you may find yourself sharing more personal information in your vehicle. Here's how you can remove that info before a sale.

How to Clear Your Personal Data From a Car - Consumer Reports If you're selling a vehicle, you'll want to get sensitive information out of the car's infotainment system, apps, and anywhere else it’s stored.

Before summer arrives, it's important to ensure that your windows and doors won't let in hot air, bugs and seasonal storms.

Experts Say You Should Check Your Windows And Doors Before Summer—Here's Why This quick checklist will take just a matter of minutes, but it could save you from a hot, stuffy house—and a higher energy bill—once the temperature and humidity start to rise. Here are four ways to prep your windows and doors before warm weather arrives, according to an expert.

This guide has tips for preventing pests from entering, as well as treating any infestations that may happen anyway.

How to Keep Pests Away From Your Home Prevent pests this spring (and beyond).

You can make any room in your home feel more expansive with these 13 upgrades. They range from simple, low-budget changes to larger projects.

13 Easy Ways to Make Your Home Feel More Spacious, According to Interior Designers You don't need to remodel to get the most out of your square footage. These easy and affordable home upgrades will make your home feel more spacious without breaking the bank—or your patience.

Keep your household safe with this guide to emergency preparedness.

How to get your home emergency-ready and be prepared, not panicked if disaster strikes – 6 crucial tips pros swear by Get prepared for extreme circumstances now and you’ll thank yourself later

If you're shopping for a new vehicle, here's what to expect with regard to cost, inventory and more.

What To Know if You’re in the Market for a New Car This Year Buying a new car will get a little easier, but don’t expect many deals.