Something every new homeowner wants is to feel safe and secure. Here are steps you can take to ensure that feeling. Do a little research and look into things like the crime rate in the area. Find out about neighborhood watch groups and how they work. Change the locks as soon as you move in. […]

Reacting quickly is essential after youve been the victim of identity theft. It can lessen the damage by thieves and lower the stress of having your credit card lost or stolen. You may notice when you get home that your credit card is missing. Or you may get an email from your credit card company […]

  Heres how to design the perfect wine room…   Wherever you choose to store your wine, the key is to keep the space at 55 degrees Fahrenheit and about 70 percent humidity.   From traditional wooden to contemporary stainless steel racks, there are countless display styles to choose from.   You dont want your […]

Owning a home is infinitely rewarding but issues do pop up, and theres no need to call a handyman every time something goes haywire. The home repair experts at HGTV suggest four things every homeowner should know how to do: Change smoke detector batteries. Do this twice a year or anytime you hear a loud […]

Technology seems to mutate with the speed of light, but is your home keeping up with the changes? Smarten it up with a few smart-home electronics that will boost safety, increase comfort and may even save you a few bucks: Video Doorbell The VTech Video Doorbell, about $115, lets you screen and even video chat […]

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When we think about lottery winners, we likely imagine new cars and mega-mansions. But according to a recent survey conducted by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), most of us would actually use our lottery winnings to pay down our debt. Among the 1,729 people who took part in this online poll, 87 percent […]

These cutting-edge security features will ensure your property is prepared for anything! Biometric Keypad With biometric keypads, all of your doors can be set to automatically lock and simply require your fingerprint to open. Home Firewall Installing a firewall provides an extra layer of protection to any online vulnerabilities. Safe Room A fortified safe room […]

We’ve all been there: guests are scheduled to arrive in 15 minutes, but you got caught up, and the house is still a mess. Here are seven ways to fake that clean home, fast: All hands on deck. If you’re lucky enough to have family members or roommates around, ask them to pitch in. Divvy […]

Digital nomads who work while traveling need to keep their tech devices updated and in good shape if they want to succeed. Without them, their productivity could suffer and could cost them their jobs. Here are some tech must-haves for the remote worker: Portable Wi-Fi RouterInternet connections at hotels, coffee shops, libraries and other public […]