According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, the U.S. has made substantial progress against the drought that has persisted in recent years. In January, 71.2 percent of the contiguous U.S. had no drought, compared to 53.6 percent a year ago. Water reservoirs are back to normal or exceeding capacity…
Don’t let a cramped bedroom make mornings and evenings the worst parts of your day. Your bedroom sets the tone for a good night’s sleep — and a good morning too. A chaotic mess of furniture and clothes in your space has a way of reminding you of that laundry…
Spring into energy savings Spring-cleaning involves making sure all the fans in your home are working properly and are dust-free. Regularly wash or replace filters. Consider installing a timer switch on your bathroom fan, so that it runs only as long as it is required. Make sure you change the…
It’s almost time to move the clocks ahead an hour. But that’s not the only thing you should be doing on March 13 Daylight savings time rolls around twice a year for most of the country, and while it may moderately disrupt your sleep schedule for a few days,…
Ready to give your home a top-to-bottom buffing? Focusing on furnishings, appliances, and carpeting. Once you’ve covered these major tasks, you’ll have your home spring-cleaned in no time. Make doormats welcoming ISTOCK/MICHELLEGIBSON Shake ’em, wash ’em, swat ’em with a broom. Give them the toughest cleaning they can take. They’re…
If you want to take control of your finances and build real wealth, these are the rules you need to follow. Personal finance doesn’t need to be complicated, but it seems as though there’s an endless amount of information to wade through when you have money questions. Let’s cut through…
Be prepared with this list of must-asks while touring open houses. For buyers, visiting open houses should be more than just a casual walk-through of the home, with commentary on the paint colors (remember, you can change paint!). Open houses are a prime opportunity to not only get a feel…
You can almost figure that the carpet in an apartment unit will probably have to be replaced long before the Style Police make a call. Picture walking into a recently vacated unit and seeing a year’s worth of coffee spills or discolored areas that just won’t come clean and you’ll…
Buying a home may or may not be right for you, just as renting an apartment may or may not be right for you. However, on a general level, you may be likely to hear that buying a home is better. Some people prefer the convenience of having certain things…
Don’t be a newbie: Avoid these common mistakes when buying your first home. We’ve all bought things that we’ve later regretted: Be they those high-waisted jeans, pumpkin-spiced potato chips (they exist!), or the $189 electronic toothbrush your dentist said you had to have. At least the money wasted wasn’t a…