Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Lauren has six years of experience writing and editing home improvement content. She covered lifestyle, DIY, design and cleaning at The Spruce for five years and contributed home improvement pieces to ...

Buying a home sometimes can feel like air travel: A low base price will get you a seat, but if you want anything extra, it’ll cost you. Most builders are competitive with their standard options, said ...