While I was proud of my smart home, it was anything but smart. Devices kept failing, and automations failed to trigger, and I spent more time troubleshooting than enjoying their promised convenience.

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Well, you guys. Home Alone has officially turned 35, which means I officially feel old. My family has an annual tradition where every year around Christmastime, we gather on the couch and binge-watch ...

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According to a 2025 Bankrate study, routine home repairs and maintenance average more than $8,800 a year. To absorb some of that cost, a growing number of homeowners are relying on home warranties, ...

Rapid home price appreciation and low inventory mean American homeowners are sitting on substantial home equity. In the second quarter of 2025, mortgage holders carried $11.5 trillion in "tappable" ...

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The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the third straight time on December 10, capping off a turbulent year with its most contentious decision in six years. Three officials voted against the move ...