How to remain healthy and independent in retirement You spent years working hard and saving so you could spend your retirement doing the things you want to do. Now that you’re living that dream, you can ensure you’ll be able to enjoy ma...
Concrete care: Easy, cost-effective fixes for your home's concrete Since economic conditions have made homeowners more vigilant about taking care of their homes, preserving exterior concrete surfaces, such as driveways, patios, steps and walkways, is a worthwhile...
Lower summer cooling costs with a do-it-yourself project When it comes to do-it-yourself projects that will save money on energy costs, many new products on the market make it possible to save hundreds of dollars over time, with just a few hours of eas...
Can smarter closets smooth school days? Experts say children with good organizational skills do better in school. Performing activities such as sorting and classifying when children are pre-school-age and older can help them acquire org...
Make your home appliance updates a local investment Summer is the biggest moving time for Americans, according to Moving.com. With low housing prices continuing and the recent first-time homebuyers credit that ended in June, plenty of Americans wil...
How to get a custom closet on a do-it-yourself budget Both fashion and budget-conscious Americans alike are taking better care of their clothing and other possessions, starting with how they store them. But if you haven’t been reading todayR...
Protect your home from termite damage As Americans head outside to tend to their lawns and repair their houses, it’s just as important to consider what might be happening out of sight, deep inside the home.
Kitchen, bath renovations remain tops, but go lean and green When it comes to adding value and enjoyment to your home, kitchen and bath remodels still remain tops, remodeling and real estate experts say. But how people remodel is changing. High-end renovati...
Practical upgrades pay off in kitchens and bathrooms Practical pays off when it comes to kitchen and bath renovations. Gone are the days when virtually every kitchen or bathroom remodel involved top-of-the-line luxury upgrades and a budget big enoug...
Turn a gourmet kitchen into a chef's studio Does your kitchen feel more like Julie’s than Julia’s? No need to be concerned … if Julie could learn to master the art of cooking in less than a year, you can design your own ch...
Bathroom design: It's all in the details It’s most likely one of the top reasons you’ve been putting off that bathroom makeover or remodel — you’re not sure where to begin. So what should you look for when youR...