“Home maintenance”

What is Home Equity? Spring Clean Your Finances in 2026

As winter gives way to spring, you might find yourself in a familiar rhythm: dusting off shelves, organizing closets, and refreshing your living space. But while you're deep-cleaning your home, there's another area that deserves just as much attention — your finances.

Home Affordability Made Simple: The 28/36 Rule Explained

Learn what the 28/36 rule means for your mortgage-to-income ratio and how it guides affordable home buying with clear, simple guidance.

The Complete Costs of Buying and Selling a Home

There are lots of hidden costs that can add up along your buying and selling journey, making it easy to underestimate expenses. Our comprehensive guide is here to help.

How to Run a Health Check on Your Budget

It's recommended to spend 30% of your income on home costs. That leaves 70% for everything else. So how is the rest of your money working for you?

Creative Ways Homeowners Can Cut Down on Utility and Service Costs

Whether it’s by shopping around, negotiating with providers, or reducing your utility usage, there are more than a few practical ways to save on home-related costs.

What a Potential Labor Crisis Could Mean for Homeowners

In a world where we're short on skilled plumbers, electricians, and construction workers. we can anticipate higher costs and longer wait times for home repairs and renovations. Can we get ahead of it?

Your September Home Maintenance To-do List

Cooler weather is just around the corner, making September the perfect time to get your home ready for a damp, colder climate.

9 Tips to Streamline Homeownership and Minimize Stress

68% of homeowners are overwhelmed and stressed about maintaining their homes. What if there were some resources that could make it all feel a little less overwhelming?

Top 6 Avoidable Home Maintenance Mistakes, According to Home Inspectors

As homes age, the likelihood of problems naturally increases. However, there are more than a few ways to lessen the chances of major issues through some fairly simple ongoing tasks.

7 Brilliant Home Staging Tips from Staging Experts

These home staging professionals have the expert advice you're looking for to sell your home for top dollar.

Hometap Tip: Flush and Close Outdoor Faucets

A burst pipe can result in thousands of dollars of repairs in your home. Avoid damage this winter by turning off the pipes connect

Hometap Tip: Seal Your Windows before Winter

Keeping cold air out and keeping warm air in helps conserve energy and preserve your home. Here are some tips for sealing your win

Hometap Tip: Prep Your Garden and Landscaping for Winter

Maintaining a garden & landscaping helps preserve your property's curb appeal, so here are some tips for making sure your lawn sta

Hometap Tip: Test Your Sump Pump

Replacing your sump pump can be expensive and is a hassle. Use these tips to test and preserve your sump pump and avoid these unex

Hometap Tip: Check Your Deck

Focus on deck problems when they’re small and you’ll preserve the integrity of your entire deck while saving up to $2,500.

Keeping Bugs Out of Your House and Garden

For homeowners, pests can cause damage to your home and garden, affecting its value. Here are some tips for keeping pests out of y

Outdoor Pruning: Your Weekly Tip from Hometap

Hometap Tip: Stow Away Your Outdoor Furniture

Cleaning and preserving the life of your outdoor furniture so you can enjoy your patio or deck for many summers to come. Here are