Today’s decks offer homeowners a comfortable place to spend time. As a home improvement that offers return on investment, a new or upgraded deck ranks near the top of the list, behind only kitchen and bath remodels.
Four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon knows a thing or two about racing and is using his skills to jump start a race that we can’t win fast enough. Gordon and his wife, model Ingrid Vandebosch, have teamed up with the national “Sounds of Pertussis” Campaign to kick off the “Race to Blanket America” initiative, which was created to help raise awareness of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, and the importance of adult vaccination against the disease.
The sun is shining and that fresh, crisp smell is in the air – or is it? Don’t let the stale scent of old herbs and a barely stocked pantry take away from the fresh possibilities of the warmer months.
In his award-winning documentary “Jazz,” filmmaker Ken Burns invoked the image of gumbo – the signature dish of New Orleans – to highlight the combination of elements that led to the birth of jazz. Besides being a great metaphor, Burns’ comparison highlights the inseparable link between jazz and New Orleans. For jazz fans, a New Orleans vacation offers the ultimate travel experience.
If you’ve ever tried to make Mother’s Day brunch reservations, you’re well aware that restaurants start filling up weeks in advance – if not earlier. An elegant brunch is a great way to treat your mother to a bit of well-deserved indulgence, but crowded restaurants and long waits dull the appeal. Instead, opt to create a beautiful brunch at home to celebrate Mom.
Want a thick, green eco-friendly lawn and eye-catching landscape filled with beautiful trees, shrubs and flowerbeds? It’s really a lot easier than you think.
If you’re not resting as well as you know you should and it’s been 10 years or more since you bought a mattress, you may need to take advantage of summer mattress sale season. Here are some expert tips to get the best mattress for your money.
Fibromyalgia affects approximately 2 to 4 percent of the U.S. population or up to 12 million Americans, mostly women. A new national survey conducted by HealthyWomen.org reveals that 85 percent of sufferers consider the condition a burden that makes it difficult for them to work, maintain relationships and keep up their households. More than half of sufferers were not properly diagnosed until a year or more after symptoms first appeared.
Charities and nonprofits are looking for financial assistance and volunteers to help out at all times of the year, not just during the holiday season. But for many families, it can be difficult to save money and stay organized about how that money is donated, especially if they make donations throughout the year. Being able to accumulate money through a foundation account can help families across the nation monitor their charitable giving, and also be able to support causes that might need extra assistance at any time of the year, not just the holiday season.
Acting as your own planner can help save money on your wedding reception. From ordering wedding napkins and favors to deciding how much cake and drinks to have on hand, you can keep a handle on costs by self-managing as many reception-related tasks as possible. But how do you know how much to buy?
I love sharing coupon tips I receive from readers. Here are some more stories about saving in the grocery aisles.
For buyers looking to snag the lowest possible price, a foreclosed home just might be the way to go.
When a home financed with an FHA loan is foreclosed who covers the loss? Is it the taxpayers?
A National Association of Home Builders webinar, “Consumer Preferences for a New Generation of Renters,” identified trends apartment owners and builders should be attuned to. Here’s what to know, says Jack Kern of Kern Investment Research, Washington, D.C., and Mark Humphreys of Humphreys and Partners Architects, Dallas.
