Stop stressing on the cost per can. The size of the surface area you are painting; the square feet of it, is the first cost driver when you are planning to repaint.

When you buy a new home, or sell your current one, thinking about how to measure its square footage probably isn’t top of mind. And while it may seem like an inconsequential metric, it’s one of the ...

Amy Fontinelle is a freelance writer, researcher and editor who brings a journalistic approach to personal finance content. Since 2004, she has worked with lenders, real estate agents, consultants, ...

A house figure inside a square measurement tool. The average square footage of a house in the United States is 2,430 square feet, according to the National Association of Home Builders. That figure ...

When looking for a home to purchase, one of the biggest factors to consider is the square footage. Not only is this a measurement of the size of the home you’ll be buying (especially the size of the ...

Of course, calculating and comparing price per square foot doesn’t tell you everything about the differences between various homes you’re considering. There are several reasons for this. Price per ...