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Michigan houses are old and getting older. It’s a ‘huge problem’ for state – WTOP News
7+ hour, 31+ min ago (1133+ words) When the typical Michigan home was built, Richard Nixon was president, US forces were withdrawing from Vietnam and “The Exorcist” would become the year’s highest-grossing film. While pop culture has changed dramatically since 1973, much of the state’s housing stock has…...
DC-area’s shadow homebuyers might be ‘more stuck than strategic’ – WTOP News
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (471+ words) A growing number of employed people in the D.C. region live with their parents, while realizing they may never be able to afford to buy a home of their own nearby, according to a new report from real estate listings firm…...
Home Depot sales lifted by customers focusing on smaller projects, but sticks with previous outlook
1+ week, 3+ day ago (450+ words) August 18, 2026, 6:31 AM Home Depot’s sales improved during the second quarter as customers focused on smaller projects during the summer months with the U.S. housing sector still mired in a slump. Revenue increased to $47.86 billion from $45.28 billion, edging out the $47.24 billion…...
This air conditioning strategy is the sweet spot for saving energy and money, experts say
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (804+ words) OVI'S BACK: Capitals re-sign Alex Ovechkin July 2, 2026, 1:54 PM Having air conditioning at home is a luxury that keeps people comfortable during the hottest months of the year, and it’s debated whether the AC should stay blasting or be turned off…...
When to have a broken appliance repaired, try to fix it yourself, or buy a new one?
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (330+ words) June 11, 2026, 5:02 PM Home appliances are often taken for granted until one stops working. “Unfortunately, new appliances are just not designed to last for decades like they used to be,” said Kevin Brasler, executive editor of Washington Consumers’ Checkbook. If your…...
America 250: How people ordered their ready-to-assemble homes from a catalog
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (780+ words) Linh Bui | [email protected] May 22, 2026, 10:29 AM As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, WTOP presents “250 Years of America,” a multipart series examining the innovations, breakthroughs and pivotal moments that have shaped the nation since 1776. Window Nation is proud to partner with…...
Three years after fire, historic church set to reopen in Arlington Co.
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (609+ words) April 29, 2026, 11:37 AM Three years after a fire damaged a historic church in Arlington, Virginia, Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church is set to officially reopen Saturday following massive renovations to its offices. Senior Pastor Sara Porter Keeling had been at Mt....
Blasting heat at home and still freezing? There are easy fixes to save money and stay warm
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (759+ words) January 14, 2026, 9:05 AM It’s that time of year again, when the fuzzy socks are working overtime, the heat is cranking and somehow lots of homes are still freezing. That’s because a lot of that heat leaks out of the house — and…...
When to take action to clear ice and snow from your home’s roof
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (408+ words) Michelle Basch | [email protected] February 6, 2026, 8:08 PM Should you be worried about the heavy layer of ice and snow that’s been weighing on your roof for nearly two weeks? The good news is that, in general, home roofs can hold up to…...
Doctors share the best ways to get the most from a bidet
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (965+ words) February 1, 2026, 1:04 AM Bidets even earned a moment in the national spotlight last month when Zorhan Mamdani, New York City’s new mayor, said he hoped to have them installed in the bathrooms of Gracie Mansion, the 18th century Manhattan home that serves…...