Mary Beth Eastman

Notice foul odors, slow drains, or wet spots near your septic tank? These could be signs of a septic backup. Learn what to look for and how to fix it.

Signs of gutter damage include drooping gutters, stained siding, and wet foundations. Learn how to spot gutter damage and protect your home from costly repairs.

Air-source heat pumps are an energy-efficient way to heat and cool your home. Learn the pros and cons of this heating method.

Worried about mold behind your drywall? Learn how to spot the signs and when it’s time to call in a professional, plus how to prevent it in the future.

If your plaster patch is not blending well, make sure you’re using the right repair techniques. Here are our top tips and tricks for a smooth finish.

Mesh drywall patches add strength to small drywall repairs. Learn why mesh patches are important and when to use this material for drywall repairs.

This guide explains the cost to install underground gutter drainage on your property. The cost may seem high but learn how the number is reached.

Homebuyers should expect slightly higher home prices and roughly similar mortgage rates in 2025.

If you want to hire someone to dig a trench, choose a local excavation company. Learn why you should hire a pro for your trench and what it will cost.

Who fixes dryers if yours isn’t working? A dryer repair company is a good place to start, but you have some options, including an electrician.

Though home prices and interest rates have dipped slightly since last year, it hasn’t made homebuying much easier. Housing supply hasn’t kept up with demand, fueling fierce bidding wars when buying a house. An August 2024 report from the National…

Imagine buying a house and then finding out you don’t own it because there’s a problem with the title. A scenario like that is not just a headache; it’s a heartbreak. A title attorney helps to protect your rights as a homeowner. They are lawyers who…

Keep your food frozen whether the temperature in the garage is 0 degrees or 110 degrees Highlights Garage-ready freezers are ideal for uninsulated garages where temperature fluctuations are expected.These freezers have specially-designed components…

CNN Underscored Money The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) was created by Congress in 1934 as part of the National Housing Act to stabilize the Great Depression-era housing market. Today, the FHA insures over 8 million mortgages to make…

With lower credit score and down payment requirements, a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan makes a mortgage more accessible for many homebuyers. Learn how these mortgages work, what types of options are available, and how you can qualify for…

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CrossCountry Mortgage is based in Cleveland, Ohio, and operates more than 600 branches in 50 states. CrossCountry Mortgage Loans Are Best For: First-time homebuyers. People looking for a full-service mortgage lender. People who want a broad selection…

Fox Money is a personal finance hub featuring content generated by Credible Operations, Inc. (Credible), which is majority-owned indirectly by Fox Corporation. The Fox Money content is created and reviewed independent of Fox News Media. Credible is…

Methodology To determine the best mortgage companies, Fox Money evaluated lenders based on several different categories: rates and fees, reputation, eligibility, efficiency, customer experience, and discounts and perks. We also looked at the types of…