Category: Home

Buying a house during the colder months is often a smart move , but this year it’s not. A new report from real estate firm […]

Home renovation projects can be intimidating to take on on your own, but when you need to hire someone to do it for you, finding […]

Garbage disposal can be very convenient and also helps prevent food waste from ending up in landfills. But garbage disposal is often a mystery to […]

If you live in an area that snows regularly, you know the love-hate relationship with white stuff. A snowy evening can be peaceful and beautiful […]

This is the season of vacationers and air mattresses. And chances are you’ve either heard or said, “Don’t worry, we’ve got an air mattress!” only […]

Making the right DIY home repair gift can be a daunting task. With so many to choose from, choosing what your favorite home maintenance professional […]

Everything seems to be more expensive these days, and one of the most troubling bills to hit your bank account is home energy costs. From […]

Dr. Seuss’ book How the Grinch Stole Christmas tries to warn us. “Home Alone” too. Although winter is not the peak season for burglaries , […]

We all know that recycling is generally good practice, but it’s one of those things where it’s not just the thought that matters. If you […]

I’m here today to talk about a unique space-saving technique that I’ve been using in my apartment for the past two years: mount a TV […]

Pizza is a delicious convenience that most of us appreciate the moment we want a hot meal (that we don’t have to cook) delivered right […]

Do you feel like you take boxes apart every day and throw them in the trash every night? Especially at this time of year, the […]

Cold winter nights, drafty homes, and varying temperature preferences are a recipe for discomfort when you’re trying to get a good night’s sleep. A heated […]

You may love essential oils, but there are good reasons not to add them to your humidifier. Essential oils can corrode plastic The humidifier is […]

This winter, expensive gas bills await us . Whenever I think about turning on the thermostat, I hear my father’s voice telling me to put […]

As the cold weather sets in, we’ve talked a lot about ways to save energy . We also talked about how to prepare for the […]

If you’re lucky enough to own your home, you’ve undoubtedly experienced the pain of buying homeowner’s insurance (if you have a mortgage, you probably didn’t […]

We usually don’t give much thought to toilets, that utilitarian fixture in our bathrooms that accepts all of our waste, mistakes, and regrets without complaint. […]

If you’re thinking about buying a home, or wondering if you could ever buy a home, chances are you know that the US housing market […]

Air conditioners are life-saving equipment. If you live in an area where temperatures can reach 90 degrees or higher, you know how important it is […]

Buying a house is essentially paying a huge amount of money for an endless list of chores around the house . Every part of your […]

When you’re looking for the perfect home (or at least one that’s affordable in your price range), there are many things to consider, from walking […]

For many of us, this is the middle season; the season finales are coming soon; and then we’ll do it all again. Whether you’re trying […]

Perforated boards are often moved to the garage or basement to store tools. They’re great for this, but there are plenty of other organizational tasks […]

While power tools can be the most interesting components in your tool collection, simple hand tools can be just as attractive and perhaps even more […]

Vodka is a bar staple that you’re definitely already familiar with if you’ve ever ordered a cocktail , but did you know it has many […]

We don’t need to tell you what hairspray is for. It’s right there in the name: you spray it on your hair and this stuff […]

Good news for those of us who can’t sew: if you tear your cushion or seat, you won’t have to re-upholster the whole thing. You […]

Kitchen accidents are the leading cause of home fires in the United States, so as we head into the food-focused holiday season and stay overnight […]

If you have especially smelly clothes, washing and deodorizing is the minimum you require from your washing machine. That’s why we’ve given so much advice […]

Toilets are, by and large, pretty simple things: you can buy a new one for less than $75 and it will work, but what if […]

New DIY enthusiasts often approach hardware stores like a child approaches a candy store: everything is interesting and all the cool tools are on display. […]

If you’re moving or tidying up your closet, it’s probably better to gift old stuff than toss it in the bin. But your local thrift […]

Storage boxes can be a temporary solution during a move or help keep clutter to a minimum – holiday decorations, out-of-season clothing, sports equipment, etc. […]

Part of the charm of city life is the no-frills rooms. Plain white paint covers your walls, trim, and door frames, a standard light bulb […]

In most homes, the kitchen is the kitchen, bathrooms are recognizable by the presence of a toilet, and bedrooms are places to sleep. But what […]

The cost of heating your home is always in the spotlight when the cold weather hits, but with rising energy prices this year, it’s more […]

Sitting around a crackling fire is one of the most enjoyable and serene winter activities. You have hot chocolate or wine, your book, your family […]

A burst pipe or a leaking water heater can wreak havoc on water in the same way that a flood can, and either way, it […]

An insurance policy for your home not only pays for necessary repairs in the event of a natural disaster, but can also protect you in […]