It’s May, which means summer is almost here. Before you can relax with a cool drink by the pool, get these home maintenance chores done. ✔ Repair wooden fences and decks. Repair or replace damaged...
It’s May, which means summer is almost here. Before you can relax with a cool drink by the pool, get these home maintenance chores done. ✔ Repair wooden fences and decks. Repair or replace damaged...
So-called “junk fees” – also known as service charges, termination fees, convenience fees and administrative costs – can take you by surprise, turning a good deal into a ripoff. While the federal government has recently...
Spring is the perfect time to use container gardening to impress prospective buyers touring your home. Potted plants instantly add color and interest with beautiful blooms in just the right places. Here are a few...
If you’ve always envisioned yourself the proud owner of a backyard pool, what will it take to make that dream a reality? Here’s a step-by-step outline of the process. Considerations. Building a pool brings benefits...
Whether you’re shopping for a new home or updating your existing property, an upgraded shower is a great way to give your bathroom a boost. These days, sought-after showers are more high-tech and bigger than...
You may be loyal to your gas or electric stove, but induction cooking deserves a second look. The recent Consumer Product Safety Commission review of gas stove safety has highlighted alternative cooking methods – particularly...
Whether your front porch is a tiny stoop or a full-blown wraparound, you can decorate it just as you would any room in your home to make it a welcoming introduction to the rest of...
When a child becomes mobile, it’s time for parents to spring into action to prevent accidents. Stairs, floor-level cabinets, and other potential dangers become accessible. Baby gates are a must for keeping little ones in...
Homebuyers are looking for the perfect house, but which rooms are the most important? Here are the three rooms that will help sell a house. Top Choice: the Kitchen Easily the key room that helps...
Junk mail is relentless. For every piece of mail worth keeping, it seems there are 10 that aren’t. But there are ways to stop, or at least slow, the flood of junk filling your mailbox....
Whether you’re locked out of your house or vehicle or need to change the locks on your new home, a good locksmith is an invaluable resource. Here are a few tips on what to look...
Many people use the terms interior decorator and interior designer interchangeably. While the jobs share some similarities, they are not the same, and the titles are not interchangeable. What’s the difference, and who do you...
