Diana Crandall is a deputy editor at Forbes Marketplace. With a master's degree in journalism from the University of Southern California and a background in marketing, she combines traditional ...

A home warranty will pay for the repair or replacement of covered ... Traditional home warranties don’t usually cover structural defects such as foundation, grading or ventilation problems ...

The home warranty industry is big business. We break down what warranties actually cover and what they don’t, including alternatives that might better serve your needs.

Contract length, financial ramifications and claims processes vary by the warranty provider. A home warranty is a contract ...