Home improvements with a green edge could earn you tax credits.

U.S. households could get an 8% break on the cost of heating their homes this winter, the Energy Information Administration said on Tuesday.

Lew Sichelman answers reader questions about home ownership and death, as well as avoiding contractor scams.

Suburban Americans share their tales of benefiting from lawn care and cutting costs to do so.

June Fletcher discusses the steps you should take to downsize your home.

Are housing market conditions improving? Lowe's and Home Depot can offer some insight.

Instead of trading up, homeowners are staying put and improving their existing digs.

Long known for expensive signature items from famous designers, Design Within Reach has begun to shift down market or at least down price. The Wall Street Journal's Christina Binkley takes a look at the retailers latest offerings.

Though hardware or lawn and garden retail stores such as Home Depot and Lowe's are experiencing sales increases over a dismal fourth quarter, home improvement spending stays tight.

Making your home energy efficient and more environmentally-friendly is certainly smiled upon by Uncle Sam. Here are some tips on how to claim tax credits for your home improvement efforts.