Jeff Somers

Seamless roof systems are more durable, have longer warranties, and need less maintenance.

You might imagine you have a god-given right to go digging in your own backyard, but it’s actually an easy way to get hurt—and get into trouble.

If you have a brick house or chimney, the time will come when it needs to be repointed.

If you want more greenery in your space, some houseplants are incredibly easy to propagate.

The effects of identity theft can be immediately, catastrophically obvious—or you may be compromised for years without knowing it.

Want to grow delicious fruit without leaving the house? Here are your best options.

From smelling your dryer to peeling wallpaper, these are issues you don't want to ignore.

Just because your mattress isn’t cutting it as a bed doesn’t mean it’s useless. That memory foam has life left in it.

If you have a disagreement with your neighbor over shared property, things can get weird fast.

If your neighbor isn’t keeping up with their property’s maintenance, your home's value—and your safety—could be affected.

It’s surprisingly easy for nefarious neighbors to leech the services you’re paying for.

Here are the best upgrades you weren’t even aware existed.

Cut the power and switch to manual versions of laundry and kitchen appliances to save a little scratch.

If you’ve got miles or points piling up, there are more ways to use them than you think.

Data mining undermines your privacy. It’s almost impossible to avoid, but you can minimize your exposure.

Forget cost. Never mind budgets. These home renovation projects will spark the most joy.

You took in a roommate to defray your cost of living, but they’ve gone rogue and refused to pay their fair share. What can you (legally) do?

Even if you recycle and compost you’re still living a pretty wasteful lifestyle. A “circular economy” model is a better option.

You can deal with thin walls and windows without a big renovation.

If your landlord is trying to get you out without involving the legal system, it’s called a “self-help eviction”—and they’re probably breaking the law.