For many people, the practice of tipping is fraught with worry and anxiety. Should I tip my house cleaner? Will offering a tip be offensive? Will not offering one be rude? How much should I tip? The...

If you are looking for a quick and painless way to sell your home, Zillow might be the buyer for you. Famous for its property listing website, the company has recently expanded into the world of...

If you live in a rental property and buy a home, one of the most significant decisions is when to let your landlord know you are buying a house. What if you tell your landlord you’re leaving, and...

Maybe you have seen other home listings with home warranties, or perhaps your real estate agent has suggested buying one. Whatever the reason, if you are wondering whether or not to offer a home...

Beginning in the 1950s and 1960s, copper was the plumbing material of choice in American homes. It was used for new homes and to replace the galvanized iron pipes that had been in use until then....

Nobody wants to heat or cool an empty home, so what temperature should you set the thermostat to when you are away? Unfortunately, there isn’t a “one size fits all” answer to this. What...