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A New Zealand financial adviser turned her chaotic three-kid renovation into a practical guide for families facing the biggest home decision they'll make. Her simple number-crunching method takes the guesswork out of whether to stay or go.
A couple from Florida bought a crumbling century-old house with rotting stairs and turned it into a showpiece that now inspires their entire Pennsylvania town. Their dramatic transformation will be featured on a historic home tour this month.
House hunters can now skip endless filter clicking and just describe their dream home in plain English. Homes.com's new AI assistant understands requests like "modern kitchen near good schools" and instantly delivers matches.
A rundown former general store in Napier, New Zealand has been transformed into a vibrant five-bedroom home after 27 years of love and color. Owner Kim Hands is selling the landmark building but subdividing the land to preserve its historic street frontage for future generations.
A school principal and her husband turned a derelict 1958 schoolhouse in tiny Tokanui, New Zealand, into a vibrant family home that honors its 130-year history. The three-year renovation even turned the crumbling swimming pool into a beach-themed guest chalet.
Young volunteers from across the country gave up their summer break to rebuild homes and lives in Southeast Texas. Nehemiah's Vision honored hundreds of students who helped disaster survivors through construction projects that ranged from wheelchair ramps to entire home renovations.
New research analyzing 143 million home listings proves that going green pays off when it's time to sell. Homes with solar panels are commanding premiums of $10,000, yet most sellers aren't advertising these money-making upgrades.
A California company is building small, affordable starter homes using the same factory process that made backyard units wildly popular. These compact homes could finally bring back the missing middle of housing that generations have been priced out of.
A home automation enthusiast turned their living room into the USS Enterprise by coding a custom Star Trek control panel that actually controls their lights and devices. The DIY project combines nostalgia with practical smart home tech.
Viessmann just launched a heat pump that works with old radiators, not just new systems. The breakthrough could help millions retrofit their homes without expensive renovations.
A cleaning company's viral video proves that making a worn-down home feel welcoming doesn't require expensive renovations. Using mostly what the family already owned, the transformation offers hope to millions living paycheck to paycheck.
Sudha Setty transformed a half-century-old house into an eco-friendly three-generation home by keeping the original structure and getting creative with sustainable upgrades. Her approach proves you don't need to tear down and start over to go green.
Sometimes the best decisions are made on the gloomiest days. When Anita Busby walked into a fog-shrouded Wellington villa nearly 30 years ago, she couldn't even see the famous harbor view, but she knew instantly she was home.
When the Wijland family moved from the Netherlands to New Zealand, they had an unusual house-hunting requirement: a room big enough for their massive dining table. Their creative solution turned a cramped 1900s villa into a light-filled family home.
Two colorful small homes in Omaha are proving that affordable housing doesn't have to mean compromise. At 802 and 618 square feet, these modern homes offer first-time buyers a fresh alternative to overpriced starter homes.
A Canadian tiny house builder just solved one of the biggest challenges of small-space living: fitting a home office and a ground-floor bedroom into just 355 square feet. The Florence proves you don't need to sacrifice comfort or functionality to downsize.
A tech journalist spent a decade wrestling with her chaotic smart home setup until an AI coding tool solved it in one afternoon. What normally takes weeks of programming happened in hours.
Home battery storage is getting a smart upgrade. Major portable power companies are creating modular systems that combine the flexibility of portable batteries with the power of whole-home backup.
A nonprofit honored a Vietnam veteran with free home repairs in East Haven, Connecticut, kicking off their 15th year of service. House of Heroes is just getting started with more veterans' homes on the list for 2026.
Every minute, a home is demolished somewhere in Europe during an unprecedented housing crisis. Architect Olaf Grawert says we already have the solution: transform the buildings we're tearing down into affordable, sustainable housing.
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