Rose Knows The Poconos
Nearly every home has one. Unfit for furniture, yet too conspicuous to leave bare, it’s the dreaded blank wall–dun, dun, dun!
Do you need inspiration to tackle this design disaster? These five ideas, suggested by the editors at Better Homes and Gardens, can help you fill that vacant space:
Book It. Draw inspiration from literature you no longer have a use for—matte the covers of books or periodicals with eye-catching artwork (National Geographic covers could be particularly striking), and arran...
You visit your closet every morning of every day to pick out an outfit. Unfortunately, most of us don’t have the luxury of perusing through a celebrity-sized closet space, and are stuck with a cramped closet instead. Don’t let this become a burden, rather, make use of the space you do have with these tips and tricks.
Downsize
When was the last time you decluttered your closet? The first step to maximizing your closet space is to take inventory of what you have, and to donate or throw away items...
After the warm weather days are gone, it’s easy to shut your garage door and never look back. Unfortunately, this neglect will lead to stacks of boxes and a large mess waiting for you as soon as spring begins to bloom. Instead, stay ahead of the game and use these tips to keep your garage organized during the winter—you’ll thank us later!
Do the ultimate purgeTake the time to determine how you want to utilize your garage—maybe you want to be able to park two cars, or store lawn-care equipmen...
We’ve all seen them on Facebook—majestic photos of friends and family, their faces flushed with a healthy glow, at the top of what appears to be a mountain peak with a spectacular view. Pictures like this make the activity of hiking seem as simple as an afternoon stroll in the park. And while hiking is an excellent form of exercise and should be a highly enjoyable adventure, it’s not an activity to jump into blindly.
If you’re curious about the benefits that hiking provides and how you can get...
Just like your car, your home needs a regular tune-up to keep it running at its best. Use this checklist to organize your chores so you can minimize stress and enjoy each season.
Spring
As the winter weather fades away, spring is the perfect time to tackle outdoor maintenance.
-Check outdoor vents for debris, and clear gutters and downspouts.
-Look for overgrown tree roots that could damage foundations, driveways, and walkways.
Other items in your spring to-do list should include:
Check the...
If you have a sign in your front yard warning burglars that you have a home alarm system in place, you could be attracting a new breed of scammer. That’s the warning from the consumer watchdogs at Consumer Reports, who say scammers look for signs of existing installations, especially older-looking signs, then strike with one of two approaches:
Fraudsters claiming to be remote access technicians from your security company tell you, they noticed glitches in your system and they want to repair it...
Do you dread staring at your car’s fuel gauge? Do you sigh when it’s time to refill the gas tank? If so, that’s understandable. Gasoline is a major expense for many drivers, and it’s hard to not feel the pain at the pump. To help boost your car’s gas mileage and save you some cash, the experts at FuelEconomy.gov offer the following driving and maintenance tips:
Driving Tips
Minimize idling your car by turning off your engine when your vehicle is parked for more than 10 seconds. Idling can use...
