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The Tough Questions
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The Tough Questions

Kelli McCourt | September 2, 2023

We face a lot of tough ­questions in this world—but I think the toughest by far is… “What’s for dinner?”…

Where Do You Want to Retire?
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Where Do You Want to Retire?

Christine Benz | August 6, 2023

When it comes to where they live, retirees no longer need to be near their employers or in top school…

Think You Have Mold?

Think You Have Mold?

Jeffrey C. May | July 21, 2023

Homeowners who see furry black spots on walls or around windows —the signs of mold—often rush to contact a remediation…

Save Time and Money When Watering Your Garden

Save Time and Money When Watering Your Garden

Teri Dunn Chace | July 9, 2023

Here’s how to lower your water bill and save time and effort when watering your outdoor plants. Bonus: Your plants…

Strategies to Sell a Home, Even When Buyers Are Getting Scarce
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Strategies to Sell a Home, Even When Buyers Are Getting Scarce

February 25, 2023

If you’re considering selling your home now, you might be thinking, Why didn’t I do this a year ago? The…

Hot Collectibles Hiding in Your Attic or Basement
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Hot Collectibles Hiding in Your Attic or Basement

Terry Kovel | November 10, 2022

The antiques and collectibles world has been turned upside down in recent years. Certain items that were long desired by…

Homeowners Coverage Gaps Could Leave You in Hot Water
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Homeowners Coverage Gaps Could Leave You in Hot Water

Jay Feinman, JD | September 24, 2022

Insurance companies fill the airwaves with advertisements that stress their dependability…but they fill their policies with loopholes and legalese that…

Don’t Count on Thread Count
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Don’t Count on Thread Count

Emma Seymour | September 22, 2022

Consumers generally believe that sheets with more threads per square inch are softer and more durable. Problem: Some sheet makers…

See You in Court, Neighbor
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See You in Court, Neighbor

Simon Offord, Esq. | September 10, 2022

Neighbor-versus-neighbor lawsuits seem to be on the rise. Maybe it’s because people were stuck at home during the pandemic, giving…

What’s Ahead for Real Estate?
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What’s Ahead for Real Estate?

Andrew Lieb, Esq. | September 4, 2022

The red-hot pandemic-era US housing market is showing clear signs of cooling. Home prices were not yet declining as of…

The Practical Side of Decluttering
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The Practical Side of Decluttering

Matt Paxton | August 24, 2022

Create a plan to tackle your decluttering—whether it is your home or that of a deceased loved one… Map out…

The Psychology of Decluttering
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The Psychology of Decluttering

Alice Boyes, PhD | August 23, 2022

You don’t have to be a pack rat to benefit from decluttering your home. The process can help you feel…

Maintaining a Solid Foundation
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Maintaining a Solid Foundation

Danny Lipford | August 19, 2022

A home’s foundation is so important that it’s even mentioned in the Bible—“the wise man builds on solid rock, the…

Lock Up Your Home
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Lock Up Your Home

Robert Vallelunga | July 21, 2022

Twenty years ago, virtually any lock was secure—but these days, anyone can learn how to get past a range of…

Make a Grand Entrance… for Your Home
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Make a Grand Entrance… for Your Home

Devin Shaffer | June 26, 2022

The world is starting to open up again. Having guests over is slowly becoming a normal part of life, and…