Families plan spring break surf lessons as winter settles in
Lake-loving families are weighing surf parks and ocean lessons for spring break, and winter is the time to get swimmers ready.
Families take up estate plans as the holiday table fills
Holiday gatherings give families a natural opening to talk about wills, farm land and retirement plans before the year closes.
Families rethink spare rooms as colder weather moves life indoors
Before a spare room or basement is remodeled, the plan starts with how the family lives. Here is what shapes the work and the cost.
Homeowners weigh adding a room over moving as winter sets in
A crowded house in winter has many families considering an addition instead of a move, and the quiet months are the time to plan.
Home additions and runoff: what to know before breaking ground
A new room adds roof, changes the grade and sends rain somewhere new. A checklist for before, during and after the build.
Electrical panels get a second look as holiday lights and space heaters return
Winter loads strain older panels. Here are the warning signs, what an electrician checks and what shapes the cost.
Home heating and cooling across regions: what to know before a move
Heating, cooling and permit rules differ between Middle Tennessee and the dry Southwest, and families moving between them should plan for the gap.
Tile in wet rooms: what to know before ordering handmade clay
Moisture, movement and installation decide how handmade clay tile holds up in a Tennessee kitchen, bath or entry, contractors generally say.
What a home EV charger means for Middle Tennessee households
A home charger turns a garage into a fueling spot. Here is what an electrician checks first and the questions to ask before work starts.
Online sellers weigh paid help with overseas orders as the holiday season nears
Home-based sellers face a trade-off on overseas orders: an agent’s fees against the work, risk and paperwork that stay with the shop.