Ask a Pool Expert: How Much Does it Cost to Maintain a Pool?
Pool ownership can be a significant investment of time and money. Read what a pool expert had to say about the reality of at-home pool…
Updated Oct 26, 2022
Home Warranty Resources
If you’re new to home warranties or just want some more information to supplement your purchasing decision, keep reading to learn what a home warranty is, how much a plan costs, what home warranties cover, and the difference between popular home protection plans.
Home Warranty Basics
Home Warranty Glossary
Browse our glossary of home warranty terms so you can better understand how your policy protects the major appliances and systems…
Updated Dec 2, 2022
Ask a Real Estate Agent: Are Home Warranties Worth it?
House Method sat down with Brandelyn Jones, a real estate agent with Realty One Group in Goodyear, Arizona, for her expert take on how home…
Updated Nov 2, 2022
Ask an Electrician: Are Home Warranties Worth it?
House Method reached out to electrical expert Michael Allred of Allred Electrical Services, Inc. for his professional insight into the true…
Updated Dec 2, 2022
Best Home Warranty for Garage Doors (2022)
A home warranty can cover the repairs or replacement of your garage door equipment if it fails. Check out our guide for the best…
Updated Oct 18, 2022
Best Home Warranty for Buyers (2022)
Do you need a home warranty as a buyer? Our guide breaks down the top home warranty companies and why you should consider…
Updated Oct 18, 2022
Best Home Warranty for Contractors (2022)
Choosing the right home warranty for you can be daunting. Our guide breaks down the best home warranty companies based on reviews, cost,…
Updated Nov 3, 2022
5 Best Home Warranty Companies for Townhouses (2022)
Having a home warranty in place for water damage can keep you from breaking the bank when damage occurs. Check out our guide to find the…
Updated Oct 18, 2022
Are Home Warranties Worth It?
Are home warranties worth it? Keep reading to learn more about home warranty providers, plans, coverage details, exclusions, pricing, and…
Updated Oct 19, 2022
Home Warranty Claim Denied? Here’s What to Do
Learn about the reasons your home warranty and auto warranty claims can get denied and what steps you can take to ensure the best coverage…
Updated Nov 1, 2022
Are Home Warranties a Scam?
Learn which home warranty companies are scams, the signs that indicate a dishonest company, and how to find the best home warranty…
Updated Oct 21, 2022
Home Warranty Regulations
Learn about the regulation behind home warranties, the terms and conditions of home warranty contracts, and how they affect homeowners and…
Updated Oct 12, 2022
Are Home Improvements Tax-Deductible?
The line between home repairs and home improvements can be thin, so it’s important to know the difference between them and which one…
Updated Oct 11, 2022
Home Repair Grants: What You Need to Know
The federal government offers home repair grants to low-income homeowners as a way to provide assistance for house repairs and…
Updated Oct 14, 2022
A Contractor’s Take on Home Warranties
We talked to the owner of Snowflake Air who shared his experience with working with home warranty companies as a businessman and home…
Updated Oct 31, 2022
What Your Contractor Wished You Knew About Home Repairs
We talked to Gary Dagley of Mr. Electric and Mike McCalley of Mr. Handyman to find out what they wished homeowners knew about home…
Updated Nov 2, 2022
Home Warranty vs Home Insurance
What’s the difference between a home warranty and homeowners insurance? Find out here, compare contracts, and learn why homeowners should…
Updated Oct 17, 2022
The 5 Best Home Warranty Companies for Roof Coverage (2022)
Most roof leaks aren’t covered by home insurance, so a home warranty is a good way to protect yourself from the cost of roof…
Updated Dec 7, 2022
5 Best Home Warranty Companies for Mobile Homes (2022)
Learn more about mobile home warranties available and how homeowners can get the best home warranty coverage for their manufactured…
Updated Oct 31, 2022
What Is Home Repair Insurance?
Use home repair insurance to cover home improvements you’ve made, like installing new appliances. Compare costs and find out if a home…
Updated Oct 19, 2022
What Is a Home Warranty?
A home warranty is a service contract that covers the cost to repair or replace certain appliances and systems. Find out how much money you…
Updated Oct 19, 2022
How to Decode a Home Inspection Report
So you’ve received your home inspection report, now what? We explain what’s included in the report, which issues are considered red…
Updated Nov 1, 2022
The 5 Best Home Appliance Insurance Companies (2022)
Home appliance insurance, also known as a home warranty, protects you from paying expensive repair and replacement costs on major systems…
Updated Oct 31, 2022
Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist
Prevent costly repairs and keep your home in good working order with our comprehensive checklist. Here’s what you need to do each spring,…
Updated Oct 31, 2022
Home Warranties: What You Need to Know
Learn the most important considerations and read what realtors have to say about purchasing a home…
Updated Nov 3, 2022
Costs and Coverage
Choice Home Warranty Cost | Is Choice Home Warranty Service Worth the Price? (2022)
Choice Home Warranty is one of the top home warranty companies in the U.S. Check out our guide to see if they are worth the hype and…
Updated Oct 21, 2022
5 Best Home Warranty Companies for HVAC Coverage (2022)
Good air quality, proper interior temperature control, and general ventilation play an essential role in leading a comfortable and healthy…
Updated Dec 7, 2022
When Is the Best Time to Buy Appliances?
Buying home appliances can be overwhelming. Don’t buy new appliances until you’ve read this guide that shares the best little-known…
Updated Oct 18, 2022
Home Warranty Coverage – 2022 Plans and Pricing
Home warranty coverage varies depending on where you live, the type of coverage you opt into, and the home warranty company you buy from….
Updated Nov 22, 2022
Home Warranty Cost – 2022 Plans and Coverage
How much does a home warranty cost? Find out the average price of a one-year home warranty and compare prices from some of the best home…
Updated Nov 22, 2022
Cheapest Home Warranty Companies (2022)
We found the cheapest home warranty to save House Method readers time and money. Compare the premiums, service fees, and discounts of the…
Updated Nov 29, 2022
Studies and Information
The ROI of a Bathroom Remodel in Every State
House Method ran a survey to find out how much homeowners can expect to get back on bathroom remodeling projects. Explore our survey…
Updated Nov 30, 2022
The State of Remodeling in the U.S. (2022 Report)
House Method polled homeowners with experience in home renovations to better understand how people feel about home renovations and what…
Updated Oct 14, 2022
Most Popular Outdoor DIY Project In Each State
Click here to see what the most popular outdoor DIY project is in your state….
Updated Oct 13, 2022
The Median Age of Homes
in the United States by Build Year [Data Study]
Our home service experts analyzed U.S. census data to find the median age of homes in the United States, and grouped the data by state,…
Updated Oct 11, 2022
The Home Improvements Most Desired by Americans in 2020
In home ownership is there will always be things to fix, replace, or improve around the home. Whether that’s upgrading an appliance,…
Updated Oct 12, 2022
The Ultimate New Home Checklist
Moving into a new house can be daunting—but it doesn’t have to be. Here’s a checklist for pre- and post-move, and a list of items…
Updated Oct 13, 2022
The Home Depot Home Services Review (2022)
Not only does The Home Depot sell a variety of home improvement products, but they offer their expertise and knowledge through various home…
Updated Oct 14, 2022
5 Red Flags to Look Out For When Choosing a Residential Service Contract
Residential service contracts—also called home warranties—are optional but a good investment. Attorney Ryan B. Bormaster shares his…
Updated Oct 31, 2022
Is Winter Actually the Best Time for a Home Renovation?
Summer may be the most popular time to take on a home renovation, but there are key advantages to cost and availability afforded only in…
Updated Oct 18, 2022
Architectural Basics: Cape Cod Houses
With their simple, charming design, Cape Cod–style cottages are among the most recognizable and enduring house styles in America. Learn…
Updated Nov 11, 2022
How Much to Offer on a House: 9 Factors to Consider
How do you make the most competitive offer without overextending? We talked to a few real estate agents and got insight on the 9 factors…
Updated Oct 13, 2022
Survey: What Airbnb Guests Are Doing in Your Home (And Where They Do It)
We asked more than 1,000 Airbnb guests and 100 hosts about how often they demonstrated or discovered objectionable behaviors. From minor…
Updated Oct 14, 2022
Greek Life Property Value: Fraternities and Sororities with the Largest and Most Valuable Properties
See our study of the most valuable Panhellenic properties in the United States. See which fraternities and sororities rank for the oldest,…
Updated Nov 29, 2022
How to Flip a House and Get Married:
One Couple’s Before and After Renovation
Tour a Charlotte, NC, home flipped while planning a wedding. Now with their first child on the way, the couple gave us a look at what they…
Updated Nov 29, 2022
Lessons from a Tiny House Build
Tour a 160-square-foot tiny home designed and built by the homeowners. Find out how they did it, what they learned, and what they wish they…
Updated Oct 18, 2022
Home Warranty Providers in Top US Cities
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