Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

The leaves may have just started changing, but now is the time to start thinking about preparing your home for the winter. Winterizing your home can protect it from damage caused by severe weather, ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Raised beds are great solutions to poor drainage, poor soil and other garden conundrums. Winterizing raised beds is a must on your list of jobs to tackle before it gets too cold outside. It’s an ...

Our state has some of the wildest weather across the U.S. As the days get shorter and the temperature gets cooler, it's tempting for Coloradans to crank up the heat. But that can lead to higher energy ...

Can I get a tax break for winterizing my home this year? Yes, you can. In fact, the federal tax credit for energy-efficient home improvements was expanded for 2009 and 2010 to cover many more ...