Consumers generally believe that sheets with more threads per square inch are softer and more durable. Problem: Some sheet makers lie about the sheets’ thread...
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See You in Court, Neighbor
Neighbor-versus-neighbor lawsuits seem to be on the rise. Maybe it’s because people were stuck at home during the pandemic, giving them time to get annoyed...
What’s Ahead for Real Estate?
The red-hot pandemic-era US housing market is showing clear signs of cooling. Home prices were not yet declining as of mid-year—the median existing-home sales price...
The Practical Side of Decluttering
Create a plan to tackle your decluttering—whether it is your home or that of a deceased loved one… Map out the room-by-room “route.” Don’t start...
The Psychology of Decluttering
You don’t have to be a pack rat to benefit from decluttering your home. The process can help you feel organized and energized, and it...
Maintaining a Solid Foundation
A home’s foundation is so important that it’s even mentioned in the Bible—“the wise man builds on solid rock, the fool on sand.” But since...
Lock Up Your Home
Twenty years ago, virtually any lock was secure—but these days, anyone can learn how to get past a range of locks just by watching YouTube....
Make a Grand Entrance… for Your Home
The world is starting to open up again. Having guests over is slowly becoming a normal part of life, and that means focusing attention on...
Make Your Roof Last… and Last
Most homeowners would rather not think about their roofs. They’re expensive to install and expensive to replace and, thanks to the high-stakes job they have...
How to Brighten Up Any Room
Is there a room in your house that feels chronically, depressingly dim? Perhaps you’ve added lamps, maybe even given it a paint job, but it...
Yard Sale Success Secrets
The pandemic put the brakes on yard sales—while people had plenty of time to clean out their closets and cabinets when they were stuck at...
Buy the Right Flood Insurance
Standard homeowner’s insurance policies almost never cover flood damage…and that gap can be catastrophic. It takes only a few inches of water to destroy drywall,...
