Over one-third of American homeowners (38%) spent at least $5,000 on home renovation projects last year, and 23% spent at least $10,000.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — About 85% of homeowners spent money on an unplanned home
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VA slams veterans’ home repair costs report despite official documents
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WTVY) – The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) labels a WTVY report regarding the cost of repairs to a burned veteran’s home “misleading.” However, the published information came directly from official state documents.
“It’s disappointing to see
What Are The Most Expensive Home Maintenance Costs?
Spending money doesn’t end when you buy a house. In fact, the fun’s just beginning. Homes come with a lot of costs — and chief among them is maintenance.
Many buyers might not take maintenance into account when purchasing a
More homeowners turn to DIY projects as repair costs rapidly rise
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — As the cost of hiring professionals for home repairs continues to rise, an increasing number of homeowners and tenants are opting for do-it-yourself (DIY) solutions.
Local hardware store OB Hardware has noted a significant uptick in
Richmond mobile home residents lament repair costs
Fidelina Arellano moved into her home at Mobile Towne Mobile Home Park off Old Midlothian Turnpike 13 years ago. Her home is now decades old and in need of repairs.
“We are suffering. My husband fixed one thing and another
Home repair costs are steep. Is it worth going into debt?
You borrowed money when you bought your home. Now you’re borrowing more money to fix it up. Is that a good idea?
One in 5 homeowners has taken on debt to cover maintenance and other “hidden costs” of homeownership, according
In search of hard numbers on what it costs to maintain a home
A recent edition of The Globe and Mail’s popular Finance Facelift feature highlights our fuzzy thinking on how much it costs for household maintenance.
Dennis and Sylvie are a 60-something couple with a house they figure is worth $2.1-million. They
Rising repair costs & natural disasters making US home insurance less affordable: IRC
A combination of both the growing frequency and severity of natural disasters, along with rising home repair costs and other economic factors, have contributed to less affordable homeowners insurance, according to a brief from the Insurance Research Council (IRC).
The
Home Maintenance Costs Just Hit A Record High
Taking a proactive approach can help you save money.
The cost of everything is rising, and it appears that home maintenance expenses are no exception. In fact, according to a recent report, it now costs, on average, $6,548 a