Timothy has written about personal finance, including detailed home renovation and repair cost guides, since 2017. His work covers everything from plumbing and roofing to solar and pest control. Find ...

When planning home remodeling, two key concerns are usually on your mind: optimizing kitchen functionality and knowing property lines. Installing a kitchen island can revolutionize your kitchen, and ...

Q: I’m a so-so handyman and I do many small projects around our home. Recently, my wife mentioned that a kitchen island could really improve our kitchen setup, and has already started to take ...

Have you heard the old saying, “You don’t know what you don’t know”? It’s an axiom homeowners should always keep in mind when thinking about the mechanical and structural systems hidden behind the ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

The major mistake many homeowners make when planning and designing a kitchen island is thinking that bigger is better. That's not necessarily the case. Some of the most functional islands are ones ...

Q: I’m a so-so handyman, and I do many small projects around our home. Recently, my wife mentioned that a kitchen island could really improve our kitchen setup, and has already started to take ...