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What you do right now could protect your home and save you some money this winter. The experts at Consumer Reports share their top tips to get your home and yard prepped for whatever winter dishes out.
Flooding has been an issue for years at a Sanford woman's home and now a massive hole is just feet from her house.
A woman was gifted a new home in May. This comes after a North Carolina lawmaker rescued the woman from her previous home, which had gone up in flames.
A woman was gifted a new home in May. It comes after a North Carolina lawmaker rescued the woman from her previous home, which caught on fire.
North Carolina senators on Wednesday considered two bills that would waive regulations for Helene victims hoping to rebuild their homes or reopen their businesses.
Paul Specht, WRAL state government reporter
With holiday spending behind us, the last thing anyone wants to hear is how to spend more money. But what if that spending could rack up savings down the road? 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur has money-saving investments for you and your home.
With holiday spending just behind us, the last thing anyone wants to hear about is how to spend more money. But what if that spending could rack up savings down the road?
Consumer Reports advises homeowners to take precautions against extreme weather during the summer, including inspecting plumbing, roofing, and air conditioning systems.
Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter
Consumer Reports advises homeowners to take precautions against extreme weather during the summer.
Home repairs are underway in the Six Forks neighborhood after Tuesday's severe weather.
A Raleigh couple is dealing with a huge mess in their apartment after an unaddressed leak in their roof 'exploded' into a flood of sheet rock and insulation.
A Wake County homeowner said an unlicensed contractor performed work on her home. 5 on Your Side's Keely Arthur spoke to the woman about the nightmare remodel, and how a specific form homeowners can sign allows unlicensed contractors to skirt the rules.
Are you familiar with some of the most dangerous tasks around your home? You can read about practicing safety when attempting unsafe functions at home.
Raleigh homeowners who meet certain criteria can qualify for up to $90,000 to be used for home repairs.
A Sanford family was building a new home when their builder, J&R Homes, went bankrupt. This left the family with a half-finished home.
Even though home flipping became less profitable in the third quarter of 2022, real estate investors are still looking at the Triangle, and NC, for deals.
The city of Rocky Mount will spend more than $200,000 to build a new house for one of its residents after the city council approved the plan.
Keenan Willard, WRAL eastern North Carolina reporter
Whether your home has a small water leak or you experience an all out flood, you need to move quickly to avoid bigger issues.
Home warranty plans are meant to help cover these expenses, but some local customers have discovered their coverage isn't protecting them as expected.
Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/5 On Your Side reporter
These hot summer months are keeping AC repair companies busy.
Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter
A local business owner went above and beyond to help a Raleigh homeowner featured in a 5 On Your Side story.
Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/consumer reporter
You have insurance, but is it enough and what does it cover? A Raleigh woman is sharing her nightmare after her policy barely touched the damage caused by a sewer line backup.
