Home & Autos

Helpful information on home upkeep, vehicles, and major consumer decisions.

Updated daily  ·  45 stories
Caulk vs. Weatherstripping: Choosing the Right Seal for the Job
Home Maintenance

Caulk vs. Weatherstripping: Choosing the Right Seal for the Job

Both caulk and weatherstripping seal gaps, but they serve different purposes. Here's how to tell which one belongs where in your home.

By Home & Autos Editorial Team · Aug 4, 2025 · 5 min read

Latest In Home & Autos

DIY Home Repairs Homeowners Often Underestimate
Home Maintenance

DIY Home Repairs Homeowners Often Underestimate

Home & Autos Editorial Team · Jan 22, 2023 · 6 min read
Furnace Filters, MERV Ratings, and Indoor Air Quality Explained
Home Maintenance

Furnace Filters, MERV Ratings, and Indoor Air Quality Explained

Home & Autos Editorial Team · Nov 13, 2025 · 7 min read
Grading and Drainage: Why Soil Slope Around Your Foundation Matters
Home Maintenance

Grading and Drainage: Why Soil Slope Around Your Foundation Matters

Home & Autos Editorial Team · Nov 17, 2023 · 7 min read
How Circuit Breakers Work and What Tripping Patterns Mean
Home Maintenance

How Circuit Breakers Work and What Tripping Patterns Mean

Home & Autos Editorial Team · Oct 11, 2025 · 7 min read
Keeping a Crawl Space Dry: What Homeowners Need to Know
Home Maintenance

Keeping a Crawl Space Dry: What Homeowners Need to Know

Home & Autos Editorial Team · May 23, 2023 · 8 min read
Pressure-Treated Wood vs. Cedar for Outdoor Projects
Home Maintenance

Pressure-Treated Wood vs. Cedar for Outdoor Projects

Home & Autos Editorial Team · Nov 10, 2025 · 6 min read
Roof Maintenance Done Right: Extending the Life of Your Shingles
Home Maintenance

Roof Maintenance Done Right: Extending the Life of Your Shingles

Home & Autos Editorial Team · Feb 21, 2023 · 6 min read
The Plumbing Shutoffs Every Homeowner Should Be Able to Find
Home Maintenance

The Plumbing Shutoffs Every Homeowner Should Be Able to Find

Home & Autos Editorial Team · May 7, 2025 · 6 min read
The Truth About Spray Foam Insulation
Home Maintenance

The Truth About Spray Foam Insulation

Home & Autos Editorial Team · Dec 13, 2024 · 6 min read
What a Home Inspection Report Is Actually Telling You
Home Maintenance

What a Home Inspection Report Is Actually Telling You

Home & Autos Editorial Team · Apr 1, 2026 · 8 min read
Why Gutters Fail — and What Happens to a House When They Do
Home Maintenance

Why Gutters Fail — and What Happens to a House When They Do

Home & Autos Editorial Team · May 4, 2026 · 6 min read
Window Condensation: What's Normal and What Signals a Problem
Home Maintenance

Window Condensation: What's Normal and What Signals a Problem

Home & Autos Editorial Team · Aug 3, 2025 · 7 min read
Winterizing a Home: The Full Preparation Process
Home Maintenance

Winterizing a Home: The Full Preparation Process

Home & Autos Editorial Team · Jan 12, 2024 · 8 min read
Your Home's Annual Maintenance Calendar, Season by Season
Home Maintenance

Your Home's Annual Maintenance Calendar, Season by Season

Home & Autos Editorial Team · Apr 9, 2024 · 5 min read
All-Season vs. Winter Tires: When the Difference Actually Matters
Auto Basics

All-Season vs. Winter Tires: When the Difference Actually Matters

Home & Autos Editorial Team · Feb 20, 2025 · 6 min read
Brakes: How They Work and the Signals That Say They Need Attention
Auto Basics

Brakes: How They Work and the Signals That Say They Need Attention

Home & Autos Editorial Team · Jun 11, 2023 · 8 min read
Car Fluid Basics: What Each One Does and How to Check Them
Auto Basics

Car Fluid Basics: What Each One Does and How to Check Them

Home & Autos Editorial Team · Feb 3, 2024 · 8 min read
Car Ownership Costs Most Drivers Underestimate
Auto Basics

Car Ownership Costs Most Drivers Underestimate

Home & Autos Editorial Team · Jul 6, 2026 · 7 min read
Conventional vs. Synthetic Motor Oil: What Everyday Drivers Need to Know
Auto Basics

Conventional vs. Synthetic Motor Oil: What Everyday Drivers Need to Know

Home & Autos Editorial Team · Jun 3, 2024 · 5 min read
Getting Your Car Ready for a Long Road Trip
Auto Basics

Getting Your Car Ready for a Long Road Trip

Home & Autos Editorial Team · Apr 10, 2023 · 6 min read
Keeping Your Car in Good Shape Over the Long Haul
Auto Basics

Keeping Your Car in Good Shape Over the Long Haul

Home & Autos Editorial Team · Aug 17, 2024 · 6 min read
Leasing vs. Financing a Car: How the Two Models Work
Auto Basics

Leasing vs. Financing a Car: How the Two Models Work

Home & Autos Editorial Team · Oct 24, 2023 · 6 min read
Reading Your Owner's Manual: The Parts That Actually Matter
Auto Basics

Reading Your Owner's Manual: The Parts That Actually Matter

Home & Autos Editorial Team · Sep 19, 2024 · 7 min read
The Logic Behind Oil Change Intervals
Auto Basics

The Logic Behind Oil Change Intervals

Home & Autos Editorial Team · May 7, 2024 · 6 min read
Tire Pressure and Why a Few PSI Can Matter More Than You Think
Auto Basics

Tire Pressure and Why a Few PSI Can Matter More Than You Think

Home & Autos Editorial Team · Feb 19, 2024 · 8 min read
Understanding Your Mechanic's Estimate Before You Approve Any Work
Auto Basics

Understanding Your Mechanic's Estimate Before You Approve Any Work

Home & Autos Editorial Team · Feb 5, 2025 · 5 min read
What Happens During a State Vehicle Inspection
Auto Basics

What Happens During a State Vehicle Inspection

Home & Autos Editorial Team · Jan 15, 2025 · 7 min read
What Your Dashboard Warning Lights Are Actually Telling You
Auto Basics

What Your Dashboard Warning Lights Are Actually Telling You

Home & Autos Editorial Team · Jun 12, 2023 · 6 min read
Why Skipping Scheduled Maintenance Costs More in the Long Run
Auto Basics

Why Skipping Scheduled Maintenance Costs More in the Long Run

Home & Autos Editorial Team · Mar 4, 2025 · 5 min read
Before You Sign a Lease: A Room-by-Room Apartment Inspection Checklist
Moving & Renting

Before You Sign a Lease: A Room-by-Room Apartment Inspection Checklist

Home & Autos Editorial Team · May 9, 2026 · 5 min read
Breaking a Lease Early: What Tenants Need to Know Before Doing It
Moving & Renting

Breaking a Lease Early: What Tenants Need to Know Before Doing It

Home & Autos Editorial Team · Oct 19, 2025 · 8 min read
Common Myths About Tenant Rights That Can Cost Renters Money
Moving & Renting

Common Myths About Tenant Rights That Can Cost Renters Money

Home & Autos Editorial Team · Nov 24, 2023 · 6 min read
Furnished vs. Unfurnished Rentals: What the Real Trade-Offs Look Like
Moving & Renting

Furnished vs. Unfurnished Rentals: What the Real Trade-Offs Look Like

Home & Autos Editorial Team · Dec 18, 2025 · 6 min read
Hidden Moving Costs That Catch Renters Off Guard
Moving & Renting

Hidden Moving Costs That Catch Renters Off Guard

Home & Autos Editorial Team · Oct 21, 2023 · 6 min read
Month-to-Month vs. Fixed-Term Lease: What Changes Beyond Flexibility
Moving & Renting

Month-to-Month vs. Fixed-Term Lease: What Changes Beyond Flexibility

Home & Autos Editorial Team · Jun 23, 2024 · 6 min read
Moving With Roommates: How to Split Costs, Responsibilities, and Space Fairly
Moving & Renting

Moving With Roommates: How to Split Costs, Responsibilities, and Space Fairly

Home & Autos Editorial Team · Aug 15, 2025 · 7 min read
Planning a Long-Distance Move: A Stage-by-Stage Overview
Moving & Renting

Planning a Long-Distance Move: A Stage-by-Stage Overview

Home & Autos Editorial Team · Mar 25, 2026 · 8 min read
Reading a Lease Agreement Without Getting Lost in the Fine Print
Moving & Renting

Reading a Lease Agreement Without Getting Lost in the Fine Print

Home & Autos Editorial Team · Apr 27, 2025 · 7 min read
Renter's Rights: What Landlords Are Legally Required to Provide
Moving & Renting

Renter's Rights: What Landlords Are Legally Required to Provide

Home & Autos Editorial Team · Sep 3, 2025 · 6 min read
Renters Insurance Explained: What It Covers and Why It Exists
Moving & Renting

Renters Insurance Explained: What It Covers and Why It Exists

Home & Autos Editorial Team · Jun 3, 2023 · 8 min read
Renting vs. Buying a Home: How to Think Through the Decision
Moving & Renting

Renting vs. Buying a Home: How to Think Through the Decision

Home & Autos Editorial Team · Feb 22, 2026 · 6 min read
What a Security Deposit Actually Covers — and What It Doesn't
Moving & Renting

What a Security Deposit Actually Covers — and What It Doesn't

Home & Autos Editorial Team · Aug 17, 2025 · 7 min read
Why Renters Lose Their Security Deposits — and How to Avoid It
Moving & Renting

Why Renters Lose Their Security Deposits — and How to Avoid It

Home & Autos Editorial Team · Dec 20, 2025 · 6 min read
Your First Apartment: A Ground-Up Walkthrough for First-Time Renters
Moving & Renting

Your First Apartment: A Ground-Up Walkthrough for First-Time Renters

Home & Autos Editorial Team · Nov 18, 2023 · 8 min read

Top Writers In Home & Autos

Home & Autos Editorial Team
Home & Autos Editorial Team
Staff Writer