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Laminate floors are lower maintenance than hardwood, but there are certain things you shouldn't do when cleaning them.

The Right Way to Clean Laminate Floors Laminate floors look like wood, but are more affordable and low maintenance. However, cleaning the material with the wrong supplies can cause damage and warping. We explain how to clean laminate floors, as well as how to remove scuffs and stains.

You don't have to wait until you move to shop for different homeowners insurance. In fact, it could benefit you to comparison shop more often.

Shopping for Home Insurance? Waiting Until You Move May Cost You Money | Bankrate Shopping home insurance can be impactful, even if you aren’t buying a new home.

If you're hiring professional movers, consider asking them these questions before signing a contract.

How to Find the Right Moving Company Make sure they're equipped to handle your needs.

Explore the pros and cons of helping your children or grandchildren buy a house via a monetary gift, an intrafamily loan or cosigning the mortgage.

How to Help Your Children Buy a Home Options range from family loans to outright gifts to help your children buy a home.

Smart plugs can turn electrical items in your house into smart devices that can be controlled with a phone or tablet.

What Is a Smart Plug? What They Do and How to Use Them Learn what a smart plug is and how it can wirelessly control devices within your home. Find out what a smart plug is with this guide.

Interest rates for home loans have been rising for a while, but economists believe there's a good chance that won't be true for much longer.

When will mortgage rates go down? Mortgage rates have reached 23-year highs. Is there an end in sight to rising rates?

Checkerboard designs can be used for flooring, wallpaper, backsplashes and more. How would you use it in your home?

The Classic Checkerboard Pattern Is Making a Modern Comeback Design experts explain why the traditional checked look is trending. Plus, get our best checkerboard decorating ideas.

From air purifiers to calm zones, find out how you could update your home to prioritize wellness.

Popular Wellness Features They could make your household happier and healthier.

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Unmarried couples are purchasing homes at a higher rate than in the past, but consider some of the legal and financial components before you make the leap.

More unmarried couples are buying homes together. What to know before you do Unmarried first-time homebuyers make up a large portion of the market for the first time. While they are making it possible, there are a few things to consider.

Can you spot these lighting missteps around the house?

3 Lighting Mistakes to Fix ASAP Lighting is a crucial part of decorating your home and making sure you feel comfortable in your own space, so make sure you steer clear of these commonly made mistakes.

First-time homebuyers could begin building equity sooner by living in smaller, less expensive homes for a few years.

Starting the conversation about starter homes Do today’s potential first-time homebuyers still think of their homebuying journey as starting with a starter home? Explore the reasoning behind buying a starter home instead of a “forever” home.