Home Finances Overview: How Homeowners Can Save Money (2026) https://todayshomeowner.com/home-finances/ Expert Advice On Improving Your Home Mon, 07 Jul 2025 18:55:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.6 https://todayshomeowner.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/cropped-Favicon_2-32x32.jpg Home Finances Overview: How Homeowners Can Save Money (2026) https://todayshomeowner.com/home-finances/ 32 32 Renovating Isn’t Getting Cheaper: How Material Costs Are Climbing in 2025 https://todayshomeowner.com/home-finances/guides/material-cost-trends/ Mon, 07 Jul 2025 18:55:21 +0000 https://todayshomeowner.com/?p=310766 Renovating in 2025? We analyzed BLS PPI data to identify which materials are experiencing the largest price increases and what you can do to stay on budget.

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]]> ‘We’d Still Buy It Again’: What 2,000 Fixer-Upper Owners Say About Regrets, Renovations, and Reward https://todayshomeowner.com/home-finances/guides/fixer-upper-survey/ Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:06:31 +0000 https://todayshomeowner.com/?p=309676 Buying a fixer-upper is often seen as a budget-savvy way to land a home in a desirable neighborhood or school district. But for many homeowners, the reality sets in quickly: cracked foundations, unexpected plumbing issues, and the overwhelming costs of bringing everything up to code. The dream of a charming, character-filled house can quickly turn ... Read more

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]]> First-Time Home Buyer Statistics: Age, Income, & Trends https://todayshomeowner.com/home-finances/first-time-home-buyer-statistics/ Wed, 14 May 2025 14:31:33 +0000 https://todayshomeowner.com/?p=308550 In 2024, only 24% of buyers were first-time homeowners. Discover first-time home buyers' age and income, as well as barriers they face.

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]]> HVAC Warranty Guide https://todayshomeowner.com/home-finances/reviews/hvac-warranty/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:23:36 +0000 https://todayshomeowner.com/?p=195275 There are multiple ways to cover your HVAC unit: a home warranty, a manufacturer's warranty, or an extended warranty.

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]]> EverythingBreaks Review https://todayshomeowner.com/home-finances/reviews/everythingbreaks-home-warranty/ Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:08:33 +0000 https://todayshomeowner.com/?p=201308 Find out which items EverythingBreaks home warranty covers, and which not. Learn all the useful info about coverage plans, covered items, prices, limits, and more.

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]]> TotalProtect Home Warranty Review https://todayshomeowner.com/home-finances/reviews/totalprotect-home-warranty/ Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:00:39 +0000 https://todayshomeowner.com/?p=195284 Read TotalProtect Home Warranty reviews, compare it to other top home warranty companies, and learn about its cost, coverage, and claim process on Today's Home Owner.

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]]> What to Do if a Home Warranty Company Denies Your Claim https://todayshomeowner.com/home-finances/guides/warranty-claim-denied/ Sun, 24 Nov 2024 20:14:55 +0000 https://todayshomeowner.com/?p=195382 Learn about the reasons your home warranty and auto warranty claims can get denied and what steps you can take to ensure the best coverage possible.

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]]> A Contractor’s Take On Home Warranties https://todayshomeowner.com/home-finances/guides/home-warranty-contractor/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:33:14 +0000 https://todayshomeowner.com/?p=195289 We talked to the owner of Snowflake Air who shared his experience with working with home warranty companies as a businessman and home repair professional.

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]]> What a Home Warranty Covers and What It Doesn’t: Read This Before Buying https://todayshomeowner.com/home-finances/guides/10-household-items-home-warranty-covers-and-5-it-does-not/ Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:35:51 +0000 https://todayshomeowner.com/?p=195873 Home warranties cover normal wear and tear on home systems and appliances. To help you understand repair coverage before purchasing a plan, we’ve compiled a list of 10 household items a home warranty covers and five it doesn’t.

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]]> Are Home Improvements Tax-Deductible? https://todayshomeowner.com/home-finances/guides/are-home-improvements-tax-deductible/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:22:59 +0000 https://todayshomeowner.com/?p=195310 Are home improvements tax deductible? Yes, but not all of them. This in-depth guide explains how and when you can reduce your taxes by improving your home.

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]]> Can These Popular TV Characters Afford Their Homes? https://todayshomeowner.com/home-finances/guides/can-these-popular-tv-characters-afford-their-homes/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 18:44:00 +0000 https://todayshomeowner.com/?p=198283 The Today’s Homeowner research team used real-life data to discover how much fictional homes would cost in 2023 and how those costs compare to the monthly income of the tenants.

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]]> Why Is My Water Bill So High? https://todayshomeowner.com/home-finances/guides/solved-why-is-my-water-bill-so-high/ Sat, 02 Nov 2024 01:04:00 +0000 https://todayshomeowner.com/?p=131653 Discover the reasons behind your unexpectedly high water bill. Learn the cause of your water cost surge and how to address the issue.

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