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If your home is empty for 30+ days, you'll probably need unoccupied and vacant home insurance, either as an add-on or a stand-alone policy. A standard home insurance policy won't pay for damage that ...

Most home warranty companies don’t pay for repairs if a covered item malfunctions because of a lack of maintenance, rust or corrosion, or a mismatched HVAC system — but American Home Shield does. This ...

Happy Home Paradise is the first and only purchasable DLC for Animal Crossing: New Horizons. With it came a slew of new home design features, items, special currency, and actions exclusive to the DLC.

American homeowners are sitting on substantial home equity thanks to rapid home price appreciation and low inventory. In the second quarter of 2025, mortgage holders carried $11.5 trillion in ...

TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, and moved to New York City to be a part of CNET in 2011. He tests, reviews and writes about the latest TVs and audio equipment.

Begin building a smart home by choosing a primary platform like Alexa, Google, or Apple for easier integration. Smart devices such as speakers, lighting, and thermostats can add convenience and peace ...

The program “Home Sweet Home Chicago” that airs on WGN(AM) on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. is sponsored by David Hochberg, MegaPros, Access Elevator, Center Guard Plumbing, Consumers Credit Union, ...

Home invasions, or burglaries, have been declining over the past thirty years. Forcible entry is the most common type of home invasion, accounting for 55.7% of all incidents, followed by unlawful ...

According to a 2025 Bankrate study, routine home repairs and maintenance average more than $8,800 a year. To absorb some of that cost, a growing number of homeowners are relying on home warranties, ...

As someone who grew up with a dial-up internet connection, I get anxious at the thought of any always-online product or service. My smart home is no different — I rely on it to automatically cool the ...