No one said owning a home is cheap: Routine repairs and maintenance average more than $8,800 a year, according to a 2025 Bankrate study. To absorb some of that cost, more homeowners are relying on ...

Ashley is a lead editor of mortgages and loans at Forbes Advisor. She graduated from Utah Tech University with a bachelor’s in English with an emphasis in creative writing. She began her career ...

We've tested hundreds of smart home products in more than 20 categories to help determine which ones are best for every room in (and out of) the house. I'm PCMag's managing editor for consumer ...

A homeowners insurance deductible applies when you make a home insurance claim for property damage. The deductible does not apply if someone makes a liability home insurance claim against you. Why ...

While extravagant date plans are always fun, a relaxing night in with your sweetheart is the perfect way to unwind. If you're more of a homebody than an adventurer, an at-home date night is the ...