Have you noticed your Internet speeds slowing recently? Maybe the movie you are streaming stops to buffer more often, or you see other signs of sluggishness. Let’s look at some solutions to get your router...


Have you noticed your Internet speeds slowing recently? Maybe the movie you are streaming stops to buffer more often, or you see other signs of sluggishness. Let’s look at some solutions to get your router...

As couples watch their children leave the nest, they are increasingly “downsizing” to homes with less space, maintenance, and expense. But a new term, “resizing,” has emerged for this season of life. Resizing can be...

In many home remodeling circles, doing it yourself — or DIY — has become more than just a term, but a way of life. It’s all about surfing for the right how-to video, right? Not...

Recycling has been around for decades. But have you heard of upcycling? Learn how this practice turns everyday items headed for the trash into something special. Upcycling means a new and better life Recycling breaks...

The ease of online purchasing is one of life’s simple joys. One of life’s most vexing aggravations is having that purchase stolen from your front porch before you can retrieve it. Here are several ways...

Home decorating trends are looking up, literally. We put so much emphasis on walls, floors, and furnishings that the ceiling’s potential for impact often gets overlooked. Here’s what you are missing. Color contrasts. The color...

Congress and the president passed the most sweeping tax law overhaul in a generation at the end of 2017. Let’s take a look at how the tax benefits of homeownership have changed and how the...

Homebuyers are looking for the perfect house, but which rooms are the most important? Here are the three rooms that will help sell a house. Top Choice: the Kitchen Easily the key room that helps...

Whether you are ready to list your home or expect to stay put a few more years, check out these top seven home improvements — the most important from an interior designer’s point of view....

Summertime means fun activities like swimming, cookouts and vacations. It can also mean higher electric bills if you run the air-conditioning continuously. Keep your house comfortable while avoiding smoking-hot energy bills with these heat-reduction tips....