Five Things Burglars Don’t Want You to Know
While my husband and I were out visiting family one weekend, thieves broke into our home, took the pillowcases off…
Surprising Alternatives to Typical Retirement Housing
Louise Machinist, a Pittsburgh clinical psychologist, had noticed that her ex-mother-in-law, who lived alone, was lonely in a large house…
Tips to Prevent Equipment Breakdown
Is your refrigerator running? No, seriously, is it? Folks rarely think about the health of the appliances in their home,…
5 Cool Tips for Safe Home Heating
As the weather turns cooler and days get shorter, you may be taking steps to stay warm and cozy this…
How to Navigate the Waters of Online Dating
They say love makes the world go 'round but, the older we get, the harder it can be to find…
The Ultimate Guide to Home Maintenance and Safety
Your home-sweet-home probably didn't come with an owner's manual listing all the basics you need to know to keep it…
From Pests to Pets: Does Your Insurance Cover Animal Damage?
You might assume that your homeowners insurance would cover any and all animal damage. But, most insurance policies treat animal-related…
Why Modern Cars Cost More to Repair
Years ago, fixing a car after a collision may have meant straightening out steel and swapping out damaged parts. But…
The Kitchen of the Future
It wasn't that long ago when the proliferation of smartphones made the then-standard cellphone models look, well, dumb. A similar…
Decluttering Your Digital Life
Many people have embraced the online world, and everything else that has come with it, from smartphones to social media,…