Caring for Multiple People at a Time
For more than a decade, I was a long-distance caregiver to my mother and mother-in-law. In my mother’s column: two…
Get Your Boat Ready for Summer Sailing
Before you set off on the lake, river or ocean this season, it's crucial to make sure your boat is…
Virtual Real Estate and the Future of Home Buying
If you haven’t bought or sold a home in the past few years, it may surprise you to see just…
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…