Home Finance Ideas & Inspiration

Great design doesn’t have to bust the budget. The proof: these cash-conscious ideas from designers’ own homes.

Which home-renovation projects will hold their value down the line? Cambridge, MA, real estate agent and renovation consultant Bruce Irving weighs in.

In this review of the best door security devices, we examine door security devices that keep you and your family protected.

Want to know how to start flipping houses? Consider these important tips before making the big investment.

Save money and increase your home's market value by upgrading your insulation.

Editor Scott Omelianuk on smart home technology

Once drafty and underinsulated, a New England house gets a state-of-the-art efficiency makeover

A new evaluation tool looks at more than just green building materials when deciding if a house is energy efficient

How do they do it? By putting power-saving technologies to work inside their homes. You can do the same

Here are some low-stress steps to take around the house to reduce your carbon footprint, create a healthier home, and lower your monthly bills to boot

Installing a pellet stove in your house is a cleaner and greener way to warm your environment. Learn how it works, burns and what the costs are.