Some older kitchens included a desk area, slightly lower than countertop height, for sitting down to pay bills or organize files. While a great idea at the time, most people now have a home office...
Some older kitchens included a desk area, slightly lower than countertop height, for sitting down to pay bills or organize files. While a great idea at the time, most people now have a home office...
Small spaces – apartments or older homes with small rooms – often can’t accommodate a full-sized couch or a dining table that seats 10. But that doesn’t mean you have to do without. Here are...
Energy efficient landscaping can play a vital role in both saving energy and slashing the price you pay for it. Planting the right plants in the right places can save up to 25 percent of...
There’s no good time to receive an annoying robocall. Mobile phone carriers have apps to protect users, but how can you repel this scourge on your home’s landline? Let’s build your defenses. It’s a war...
A new generation of paints gives you the rich colors you want without the pungent smells of traditional paints. Known as low-VOC paints, they are safer for the environment and your health. Let’s learn more....
Unless you’ve been living under an avalanche of clutter, (pun intended) you’ve probably heard about the KonMari method of organization introduced by Marie Kondo. Her best-selling books and Netflix television series were the talk of...
Half of American households have cut the cord on their landline telephone service, and streaming Internet TV is chipping away at the business of cable and satellite companies. If you’re part of the “cut the...
As baby boomers age, their adult children often face challenging questions about caring for their elders. Not everyone is suited for multi-generational living. Be honest as you ask yourself these questions. What are your parents’...
Television ads targeted to seniors dramatize elders pushing a button on a medical alert device when they’re home alone and have a medical emergency. Are these devices effective? How should you choose between brands? When...
Faxing was once a cutting-edge communications technology. Today faxes may seem like a quaint relic from the past, but some people still rely on them. In an age where telephone landlines are disappearing, can you...
