10 Don’t-Bother-Buying Kitchen Tools
My mother is a big part of why I am a dedicated cook. Not only did I learn to recognize…
Learning to Love Traveling Alone
Solo female travelers make up an increasing percentage of vacationers, and this hasn’t gone unnoticed by the travel industry. In…
10 Cheap Upgrades for a Fast Home Sale
Whether you're planning to downsize now that the kids have moved out or you're ready to move to your ideal…
Low-Water Gardening for Dry Climates
Arid and semiarid climates like those found in much of the American West exhibit three main traits: low precipitation rates,…
How to Organize a Closet
Learning how to organize a closet has gone from a boring, household chore to a hot, potentially life-changing trend over…
11 Cool Tips for a Comfortable Summer Drive
The hotter months can make your summer drive downright uncomfortable. If you leave your car parked in the sun on…
Phishing Scams and How to Avoid Them
There are new criminals in town, and they may be as close as your laptop or smartphone. These digital fraudsters…
20 Tips for Prepping Your Home Before Going on Vacation
“Oh, I forgot to clean the lint basket in the dryer. If someone broke into the house and did laundry,…
Three Financial Lessons We Learned From the Great Recession
Chances are, over your lifetime, you've heard lots of financial and money-saving tips from folks who lived through the Great Depression—the longest, deepest,…
5 Creepy Crawly Pests to Watch for in Your Home
No homeowner wants uninvited guests of the creeping, crawling variety to take up residence in their home. Not only are…