It's time to channel your inner handyman.

Q: I never know if I’m supposed to tip the various people who come to work at my house. Are there any basic rules of thumb I can follow? A: We turned to Boston, Mass.,...

Q: Can I negotiate the cost of a home improvement project? I feel like these guys all really want my business, but I don’t want to anger anyone by suggesting they lower their bids. A:...

Q: My grandson just bought his first home. He’s excited about putting in some sweat equity, but he has no tools because he’s always lived in an apartment. I’d like to surprise him with a...

Make sure your home is ready for summer, with these maintenance projects from Porch.com.

Is your home the neighborhood slacker? If you've lived there for years without making many improvements, there's a good chance your house is starting to fall out of sync with the others on your block....