The federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit no longer applies to new 2026 window installations. Efficiency still matters—here is how to compare windows without buying on a tax-credit claim.
Travelers without a REAL ID, passport, or another acceptable ID now have a paid TSA ConfirmID option. Here is how the $45 process works and what it does not guarantee.
An FTC case about an AI-powered “Active Listening” advertising service generated a lot of attention. The important finding is more specific—and more useful—than the headline suggests.
Roof damage is not always caused by one giant hailstone. IBHS research is examining how repeated smaller hail can reduce the future impact resistance of asphalt shingles.
New Harvard housing research shows a long-term shift toward professionally installed remodeling. That does not mean DIY is dead—only that project selection matters more.
EPA issued new 2026 guidance to help water systems identify and replace lead service lines. Here is what households can check without guessing what their pipes are made of.
The IRS business mileage rate changed in the middle of 2026. Here is the split-year rate, what it is used for, and the records worth keeping.
ENERGY STAR sunset its central air conditioner specification in February 2026 while continuing its heat-pump program. Here is what that change means when shopping for HVAC equipment.
The major federal home energy tax credits ended after 2025, but that does not mean every incentive disappeared. Here is how to check rebates and compare an upgrade in 2026.
Scammers increasingly copy real businesses, agencies, websites, ads, and payment pages. Use this simple check-first routine before you pay, click, or share information.