Welcome to New Homeowner Bootcamp, Family Handyman’s essential guide for navigating the challenges of homeownership, from little-known post-purchase tasks to money-saving maintenance and upgrades.

These tips will help you get on the same page to achieve your financial goals, with minimal drama.

The first step is to set clear financial goals. Determine what you want to achieve, whether it's paying off debt, saving for a down payment on a house or building an emergency fund. Your goals will ...