Autumn brings pumpkins and—love 'em or hate 'em—pumpkin spice lattes, sweater weather, and spooky skeletons. But most importantly, fall brings an end to a summer of outdoor adventures—and tedious yard tasks like weeding, mowing, and watering the lawn. But just because the weather's cooling off doesn't mean your to-do list will, too. Before busting out the cinnamon spice and mulled wine, take on a few home maintenance tasks that will put you in good standing once temperatures

Ever spend the night at a friend’s or relative’s house where they reveal some quirky shortcoming in their home? Say, the light switch in the guest room works the opposite way you'd expect (down for on, up for off), or you have to jiggle the toilet handle a few times to make it flush. These foibles might not seem like a big deal, but they could be—if you're trying to sell your house. “You can never predict what switch a buyer will turn on or what door a buyer will open,” warns

DIY fixes are a must if you're trying to sell your house. Think about all the home repair projects you've undertaken. Did you cut a few corners, trying to get things done? Did you figure you'd find the time to get back to even out that pain color or fix that broken doorbell? You don't need to hire a handman for a DIY fix that can boost your home's value. You just need to get on task! Look around and make sure you haven't ignored any of these 10 DIY home repairs that can make

It's always a Sisyphean task to set a budget for a renovation—or at the very least an ever-moving target—but if you're planning to put your home on the market, you'll have a way different set of calculations than a starry-eyed new homeowner. Before you embark on a gut of your circa-1990 kitchen, consult with a Realtor® and a general contractor about which renovations will yield the biggest return on investment. How much work you’ll need depends on your home's value, your mark