Home Finance Planning
Prepare for your next home finance project by discovering our planning ideas & tips.
How to Flip a House — And How Not to
Want to know how to start flipping houses? Consider these important tips before making the big investment.
Home Remodeling Through Refinancing
Consider the pros and cons on how to pay for your next home remodeling or renovation project.
5 Construction Laws to Know Before You Build a House
Before you build your home, it’s important to familiarize yourself with construction-related laws.
How Much Could You Save by Insulating Your Home?
Save money and increase your home's market value by upgrading your insulation.
How to Manage Renovation Expectations
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva discusses the conversations a homeowner and a contractor should have before starting a renovation project
How to Maximize Comfort with a Thermostat
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and home technology expert Ross Trethewey discuss improvements to thermostats and how they contribute to comfort in a home
Are You Ever Too Old to Get a Mortgage?
If you’re buying or refinancing, the answer may surprise you
Before You Sell: Fix It or Leave It?
Perfect and execute your to-do list before potential buyers walk through the door
How to Review and Update Your Homeowner's Insurance
Reassess your homeowner's policy on an annual basis with these five steps
How to Prep Your House to Sell
This Old House host Kevin O'Connor discusses how to make your home market-ready with real estate expert Robert Schwartz
15 Secrets No Real Estate Broker Will Tell You
Brokers aren't as loose-lipped as they appear to be. Learn just what brokers are saying to themselves—though never, ever to you
Smart Tips for Single Women Homebuyers
Expert advice for success when you're buying—and living in—a home of your own, from TOH's Two-Minute Expert
How to Do Your Own Home Inspection
Even before you call in the engineer, you can give the house you want to buy the once-over with this advice from TOH's Two-Minute Expert
How to Know Whether to Repair or Replace
Everything breaks, eventually. TOH helps you decide if it's worth your time—and money—to bust out the tool kit for a quick fix or start shopping for something new
How Eight Homeowners Save Over $12,275 on Energy
How do they do it? By putting power-saving technologies to work inside their homes. You can do the same
How to Build a Fireproof Home Using ICF Blocks
Insulated concrete forms—combined with flame-resistant roofing and siding—make for one safe house.
Buying a Fixer Upper? Read This First
When is a fixer upper house worth buying — and when isn’t it? From cost calculations on renovations to finding the means to finance your project, we’ve got a checklist that’ll help you make the right decision.
Looking for Trouble
For buyers (and some sellers), a thorough house inspection is a must. Here's what you need to know.
What to Look for Before the Home Inspector Arrives
Before you sign a contract and pay a professional to inspect a house, there are a few things you should be on the lookout for yourself
Here's How to Finance Your Remodel
Financing a remodeling project doesn't have to be a crapshoot. Here's a game plan for choosing the best deal.
How to Keep a House Warm in Winter
13 simple things you can do to cut down on your heating bills, save money, and have a warm house.