If youve paid off your debt, you owe yourself a round of applause. Its a rare feat, and one that should be celebrated”in moderation. Now that you have extra money coming in each month, the first thing youll want to do is have a plan in place so that you dont turn around and find […]

A debit card is a smart way to shop if you want to avoid using a credit card that will charge you interest if you dont pay the balance in full each month. But because a debit card is directly tied to your bank account, you can lose a lot of protections. Debit Card HasslesWhile […]

A home inventory is a list of all your possessions, including descriptions, models, serial numbers, estimated value and other information. It can be useful if you need to file a homeowners insurance claim, and can help you figure out if you have enough property coverage. Go through each room and compile a list of your […]

Each year, fires destroy homes and cause serious injuries and deaths all across the country. While many of these events are preventable, it’s important to take into consideration the fact that the average home is filled with fire hazards that homeowners may not recognize. Smoke DetectorsYour home should have smoke detectors near the sleeping and […]

Weve all experienced it: The phone rings and you dont recognize the number, but you answer anyway. The voice on the other end of the line is cheerful, knows your name, and starts asking personal or financial questions. Some unwanted calls, such as those from telemarketers, are more annoying than harmful, but others might be […]

Allergies can make life uncomfortable or nearly unbearable. Kids with allergies may not understand why their bodies respond to things in ways that other bodies don’t. They may feel different from their siblings and peers, and may struggle with feelings of embarrassment and isolation. Talk to the Doctor and to Your ChildIf you suspect that […]

Published with permission from RISMedia.

Follow these steps to give your living room a redefining makeover… Identify Focal Points Find the feature that immediately draws your eye and build around it. Mind the Windows Windows seriously impact the energy of a room. Use lighter curtains that allow natural light in while still providing privacy. Add Plants An indoor tree can […]

The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the average American generates nearly 4.5 pounds of trash on a daily basis, more than half of which goes to a landfill. If youre looking to reduce your net trash output with the ultimate goal of joining the zero-waste movement, there are a variety of small steps you can […]

Looking to add some of your own personal chicness to your bathroom? Below are a few ways you can add a little oomph to your powder room. Climbing plants. Climbing vines indoors can add a jungly, naturalistic element to your space. Some of the coolest vines for interiors are ivy, heartleaf philodendron, jasmine and betel […]