Welcome to New Homeowner Bootcamp, Family Handyman’s essential guide for navigating the challenges of homeownership, from little-known post-purchase tasks to money-saving maintenance and upgrades.

Home inspections can be nerve-wracking for both buyers and sellers. But they’re also a critical part of the process that can protect you in the long run. A good inspection can save you money by asking ...

Brionna is a writer specializing in home improvement, construction, and real estate topics. She leverages her background as a civil engineer and interior decorator as well as her love for ...

Kim Porter is a freelance personal finance writer. She has written about personal finance topics for AARP Magazine, Bankrate, Credit Karma, NextAdvisor, U.S. News & World Report, Reviewed, Credit ...

One of the most important steps homebuyers can take — especially first-timers — is to have a thorough inspection before they finalize their purchase. Whether you have plenty of experience from owning ...

Eric Swiatek is a licensed home inspector with over two decades of experience in the housing industry and an up-to-date radon testing license. He has performed over ...

Gina Baker is an experienced content strategist, SEO enthusiast, editor, and writer focused on empowering and educating agents and brokers. Before joining HousingWire, she was the site lead at The ...