If your neighbor isn’t keeping up with their property’s maintenance, your home's value—and your safety—could be affected. External obsolescence is when the value of your property is negatively ...

The trend of swatting, or calling 911 to report a fake crime so that police are called out to an address, has nabbed more and more headlines in recent years. The highly illegal prank that started in ...

Home warranties help cover the cost of repairs and replacements for many appliances and systems. When something breaks down, you file a claim and the home warranty company typically pays a technician ...

ATLANTA - Hurricane Helene is expected to dump several inches, with the possibility of a foot of rain in some areas, as it tears through the state of Georgia. Depending on where you live, your home ...

Taking care of your home is a lot of work, and it can be difficult to know where to start. Regular home maintenance will extend the life of your appliances, and it can help you catch minor issues ...

ATLANTA - President Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration for Georgia on Thursday, ahead of Hurricane Helene’s landfall. This declaration allows federal assistance to support state and local ...

As problems with household water become more detectable and prevalent, many are moving beyond just handheld filters for drinking water.

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of ...

California has close to 2 million undocumented residents — and 8% of households include a family member without a permanent legal status. Despite California’s relatively strong stance on protecting ...