Barbara Bellesi Zito is a freelance writer from Staten Island, covering all things real estate and home improvement. When she's not watching house flipping shows or dreaming about buying a vacation ...

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Our opinions are our own. Renovating a home or buying a new one comes with a lot of costs. Everything from floor tiles to furniture to food is suddenly on your shopping list. Choosing the right ...

Looking for new home security cameras? Consider opting for solar-powered options. Wireless outdoor cameras offer great features and flexible placement, but they come with one drawback: keeping the ...

The SoulCycle At-Home Bike is best for indoor cyclists who would rather zone out to music and master dance moves than climb a leaderboard. Yoga junkies (myself included) love SoulCycle, which ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. If you’re hoping to buy a home in 2024, there’s no need to wait for mortgage interest rate fluctuations to stop—in fact ...

Kiah Treece is a small business owner and personal finance expert with experience in loans, business and personal finance, insurance and real estate. Her focus is on demystifying debt to help ...