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Homeownership comes with costs -- some of them unexpected. Learn what three homeowners think you should be prepared for when you purchase a house.

3 Homeowners On How They Manage Home-Related Expenses From learning to keep track of ongoing bill payments to setting aside funds for unexpected repairs, this is how three homeowners in the U.S. manage their finances.

If you have gas utilities, they may have become more expensive lately. But there's good news: You can work to bring those costs down.

I'm an HVAC Technician: Here's Why Your Gas Bill Is So High — And How to Lower It | Hunker You may wonder, "Why is my gas bill so high?" HVAC technicians get asked this question all the time, especially in the winter months. Here are a few ideas to lower your gas bill, according to an expert.

Find out how you should be cleaning your hardwood floors -- and what you shouldn't do.

How To Deep Clean Hardwood Floors To Keep Them Looking Their Best An expert shares her best tips on how to deep clean hardwood floors the right way.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development has programs that offer an alternative to traditional lending. Read this to learn what it takes to qualify, as well as some pros and cons of going this route.

Think You Can't Afford to Buy a Home? Community Lending Programs May Be What You Need | Hunker Community lending programs may be the best way for some borrowers who don't qualify for traditional lending options to secure financing and buy a new home. Interested in one of these loans? Here's what to know.