If you’re looking to add a useful life skill to your metaphorical tool kit, consider learning how to calculate square footage. There are countless situations when calculating how many square feet are ...

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 ...

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 ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

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, ...

Q: I saw online a ranch house for sale in our neighborhood and have a question about square footage. The ranches by us are typically a little over 1,400 square feet. The one I saw would be in that ...