JacobH/iStockIt may sound like something straight out of “Star Wars,” but radon is actually a dangerous radioactive chemical that lurks far closer to home—in fact, it could be in your home right now. (Cue Darth Vader theme music.) And there’s very good reason to learn more about this silent threat: Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths a...

KLH49/iStockWhat is a foreclosure? When a homeowner doesn’t pay their mortgage for an extended period of time, a lender will take possession of the home—which means the current owner must move out. Foreclosure is a scary word and it’s become a real concern for homeowners as the economy continues to fluctuate. According to CoreLogic, the foreclosure...

Photos by @charleygreyantiques / @houseonthecorner_16 / @_colorfulhome_ via InstagramIf your dining room decor is looking as drab as a January day— we feel you. If you live in an open-concept home, the dining room can easily become a dumping ground for bags, bills, and other odds and ends. And if you have a separate dining room, you know that desig...

Realtor.comAn eclectic Pittsburgh home has landed on the market again, and its wild design has already caused quite the social-media buzz. At first glance, the 1,475-square-foot brick home looks like an average abode. But the trippy interior tells a different tale. “When you walk in the front door, it seems like it’s a ranch-style house; but the pr...

Realtor.comWhat constitutes a mansion, anyway? Is it square footage? Price? Luxury facilities? All three put together in some sort of swanky combo? For our purposes, size matters. We found five luxury homes, all measuring more than 7,000 square feet. And prices matter, too—budget prices. Can you believe all these giant, fancy pads cost less than $1...