Winter is one of the most demanding seasons for home maintenance, especially for older adults aging in place. Cold weather, snow buildup, and shorter days make routine tasks harder, riskier, and more time‑consuming for retirees. Automating certain
Month: December 2025
Home – Burst pipes and busted lights: Avoiding holiday home repair disasters | News
(StatePoint) As the weather turns colder and the holidays draw near, many of us are making a home maintenance list and checking it twice.
From weatherizing pipes to tackling simple fixes, T-Rex brand, a leading manufacturer of premium repair tapes,
New program announced to fund repairs, replacement of homes damaged by Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene victims in 14 East Tennessee counties can now apply for new USDA funds for home repairs and replacements through Clinch-Powell’s facilitation.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A new program has been announced to fund repairs and replacements of homes damaged
New Zealand Opens Its Real Estate Market to Golden Visa Holders
Wealthy Americans will now have an easier time moving to the Land of the Long White Cloud in 2026.
After months of debate earlier this year, New Zealand has officially opened its real estate market to golden visa holders, relaxing
10 Reasons Your Home Is So Dry and How to Fix It Like an HVAC Pro
Key Points
- Allowing cold, dry outdoor air to leak into the home will reduce the humidity indoors.
- Appliances, like the furnace, AC, or fireplace, can remove moisture from the air, causing it to feel dry.
- Overuse of fans and dehumidifiers
Orange County funds home repairs for low-income residents
ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange County is committing more money to help low-income homeowners stay safe in their homes, and for one lifelong resident, the impact is already life changing.
What You Need To Know
- Orange County has approved $460,000 for
How much income do you need to buy a home in Canada? A look at housing affordability in October 2025
However, there are some green shoots—the same report indicates conditions are starting to firm up in some local markets, with monthly sales increases starting to eat into built-up inventory. Overall, though, market conditions remain firmly in buyers’ favour—and that’s reflected