Editor’s note: Welcome to the Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at www.thebrownstoneboys.com. Whether ...

Home Improved is news and information center for home renovation and DIY enthusiasts. The hub offers a mix of articles and videos from across Gannett with tips and advice for how to upgrade and main ...

Replacement windows may reduce your energy bills, but their upfront costs may not fit into your budget — and recouping your investment will likely take years. New windows can add value to your home, ...

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 ...

Before you start shopping for new windows, you need to know what can be fixed or done to make the windows you have now more energy-efficient. Of course, replacing your old windows with new ones will ...

Shelby is an editor with an affinity for covering home improvement and repair, design and real estate trends. She also specializes in content strategy and entrepreneur coaching for small businesses, ...