Why your new AC is struggling to keep your house cool

Why your new AC is struggling to keep your house cool

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. If you’re feeling hot, sticky and just all-around uncomfortable come summer, that’s a problem. There are a few things more frustrating than spending thousands on an HVAC/AC system and finding that it just does … Read more

What that weird noise from your HVAC actually means

What that weird noise from your HVAC actually means

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. There are few things as unsettling as a rattling or buzzing sound from your HVAC. Considering how much a replacement or repair can cost, these sounds can make the hair … Read more

Exclusive | Sprucing up for the Cup: Meet the owners who’ve dumped $20K on home renovations to make big soccer bucks

Exclusive | Sprucing up for the Cup: Meet the owners who’ve dumped K on home renovations to make big soccer bucks

Emily Aguirre is a good sport.  The newly engaged New Jerseyan is temporarily giving up her new home — which she and fiancé Gerardo just spent roughly $10,000 remodeling — to strangers in need of a cozy place to stay this month.  But her sacrifice isn’t exactly altruistic. It’s economic.  Emily Augirre and Gerardo Hernandez are graciously … Read more

Your home’s air might be making you sick — here’s what to do about it

Your home’s air might be making you sick — here’s what to do about it

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. We all know about the effects of outdoor air pollution, but have you considered that indoor air quality can affect how you feel day to day?  If your home smells dusty or musty, or … Read more

The $15,000 mistake: What happens when you choose the cheapest HVAC bid

The ,000 mistake: What happens when you choose the cheapest HVAC bid

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. When your air conditioner malfunctions during a heat wave, the easiest option is to take the cheapest HVAC bid, right? A proper replacement system can set you back thousands of dollars, so why wouldn’t … Read more

Tick populations are surging in these states — here’s what homeowners can do to keep their yards safe

Tick populations are surging in these states — here’s what homeowners can do to keep their yards safe

It’s tick season, and if you’re a homeowner in the Northeast, Upper Midwest, Middle Atlantic, Ohio River Valley, and even the South, don’t be surprised if they’re particularly active in your area.  Not only are ticks a nuisance, but they’ve also led to a growing number of emergency room visits. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … Read more

Beach enclave’s crippling tax on vacation homeowners spectacularly backfires

Beach enclave’s crippling tax on vacation homeowners spectacularly backfires

San Diego’s crippling tax on vacation homeowners has spectacularly backfires as it emerges it is losing around $10 million per year. Hundreds of short-term rental property owners are simply not paying the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT). The tax, which ranges from 8% to 13.75% and impacts platforms like Airbnb and VRBO, applies to stays of … Read more

US veterans are missing out on $28B in unused VA support — find out if you qualify

US veterans are missing out on B in unused VA support — find out if you qualify

Salute to the loot.  Veterans of the United States military are unwittingly forfeiting billions in untapped financial support from the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) across major cities, including NYC, due to lack of awareness and eligibility confusion, per a startling report.  Researchers for Veterans United Home Loans, the nation’s largest VA lender, determined that … Read more

Border town near California ranked among the most affordable cities for homebuyers

Border town near California ranked among the most affordable cities for homebuyers

California may be home to some of the country’s priciest real estate, but just across the border, one desert city is quietly becoming a haven for bargain-hunting homebuyers. A new WalletHub study ranking the most affordable US cities for homebuyers found that no California metro cracked the top tier, while Yuma landed at number four … Read more

Dear Abby: My husband wants me to finance the house renovations while not being apart of the will

Dear Abby: My husband wants me to finance the house renovations while not being apart of the will

DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my husband for 10 years. We live in a house he already owned before I moved in with him. He wants to make renovations to the house to increase its value. He says the house will go to his four children (all adults) when he passes. My issue … Read more

California homeowners’ ingenious hack beats Google Maps every time as drone footage goes viral

California homeowners’ ingenious hack beats Google Maps every time as drone footage goes viral

Fed up with bumbling delivery drivers and Google Maps fails, one California homeowner took matters into the sky. A Central California man has gone viral after using a fleet of drones to literally spell out directions above his property — guiding lost drivers straight to his front door. Tom BetGeorge, who lives in the rural … Read more

NYC snubbed on top 10 list of big cities for Gen Z grads — even Omaha and St. Louis made the cut 

NYC snubbed on top 10 list of big cities for Gen Z grads — even Omaha and St. Louis made the cut 

It’s Z ya later to NYC!  Times Square’s twinkle and the bright lights of Broadway may fascinate googly-eyed Gen Zers. But it’s an allure most whippersnappers — namely, recent college graduates — simply can’t afford, owing to the sky-high cost of Big Apple living.  So, rather than letting the 20-somethings go for broke in the boroughs, experts ranked … Read more

Shocked homeowners find 100-year-old letter hidden inside of their house: ‘You never know what you will come across’

Shocked homeowners find 100-year-old letter hidden inside of their house: ‘You never know what you will come across’

They found what? The last thing most new homeowners would expect to find is something hidden in the walls of their new home. That’s exactly what happened to Curtis Smith, a Wyoming resident who discovered hidden letters while doing a home renovation project in a 100-year-old home he purchased back in 2002. He shared the … Read more

Frustrated public school teacher rants about wildly low salary: ‘I don’t do it for the money’

Frustrated public school teacher rants about wildly low salary: ‘I don’t do it for the money’

It’s no secret that being a public school teacher isn’t exactly known for being the most lucrative profession, so much so that it’s preventing many from buying houses and simply keeping up with rising costs. Perhaps no one knows this better than Kristen, a Florida middle school teacher who recently ranted about the topic in … Read more

Here’s where homebuyers got the most for their money in 2025

Here’s where homebuyers got the most for their money in 2025

Affordability became a central concern in 2025. With rising mortgage rates and tighter budgets, many buyers shifted their focus from competing in the hottest markets to getting the most value for their housing dollar. Although the national median price per square foot hovered around $229 from January through November, several major metro areas offered noticeably more space for less money. … Read more

‘Christmas Lawyer’ scores big over war with HOA on holiday cheer

‘Christmas Lawyer’ scores big over war with HOA on holiday cheer

The “Christmas Lawyer” was facing the possibility of owing a huge amount of money over a lawsuit that he previously won over a festive Christmas display that was also helping raise money for childhood cancer. The Supreme Court kicked the case to the appellate court. Then everything turned around.  Idaho lawyer Jeremy Morris spoke to Fox News … Read more

Mila Kunis gripes about neighbors — and dishes on what would make her job as head of HOA easier

Mila Kunis gripes about neighbors — and dishes on what would make her job as head of HOA easier

Mila Kunis is just looking for one thing as the head of her homeowners association – appreciation. The Hollywood star took on the leadership position for her eight-household neighborhood but says she’s been inundated with complaints and little gratitude. “All people do is complain. All I get is complaints all day long,” Kunis said during an … Read more

Spooked homeowners discover newly purchased 132-year-old home has a hidden secret

Spooked homeowners discover newly purchased 132-year-old home has a hidden secret

That’s beyond creepy. Nothing is worse than the excitement of moving into a home quickly diminishing as soon as you realize it might be haunted. Unfortunately, this has happened quite often to many new homeowners. One millennial couple quickly discovered that they might be living amongst ghosts after finding a letter from a member of … Read more