Want to brighten up a room but don’t have the time to paint or the budget to add a window? Consider the following easy fixes: Hang a mirror. Hang a mirror (or lean a large one against a wall) to toss light around your room and open it up. Add metallics. Golds and silver accents […]

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Using a credit card to earn rewards is pretty simple. Just use the card to buy things and youll get cash back or reward points from your credit card company. Getting that free money of 5 percent or even more on every purchase is easy, but there are some things you should pay attention to […]

In the modern world, children are exposed to technology at a young age. Many parents introduce their children to technology early in the hope that they will grow up to be tech savvy and do well in school and on the job. With all of the challenges and stresses of being a parent, it can […]

Bigger isnt always better when it comes to homes. Here are some signs you should downsize If youve retired, downsizing could lower your expenses and stretch out retirement savings. If your children moved out or guest rooms collect dust, youre likely wasting money by heating and cooling unused space. If maintenance is overwhelming, switching to […]

The fine print at the end of a credit card offer letter can tell a consumer a lot more about how good”or bad”the offer is than the main area of the marketing letter, where flashy photos and less text are more likely to catch the eye. But the small-font text in the last pages of […]

When couples move in together, conflicts and disagreements frequently arise around the issue of sharing a bathroom. Spouses and partners need to search for space to store their toiletries, makeup, razors and other hygiene items. If each person has a similar schedule, couples may find themselves competing for time in the bathroom each morning and […]

Here are four exciting ways you can create an accent wall in your home. Fabric Wallcovering Using a textured surface like fabric can help to warm a room up or add depth, depending on what you hope to achieve. Exposed Brick An exposed brick wall evokes a sense of character in any setting“from urban to […]

According to leading home designers, bathrooms today should be more than utilitarian spaces. They are increasingly treated as cozy oases intended to comfort and pamper. If that’s your goal, here are a few good ideas for transforming your bathroom: Enlarge it if you can. A good contractor can steal space you didn’t know you had, […]

Small bathrooms with limited storage space make it tough to stow all the stuff you use daily and still keep the space looking tidy. Check these smart solutions discovered by Good Housekeeping Magazine: Expand cabinet space. If your under-sink cabinet is stuffed to the gills, invest in an over-the-door storage basket that can hold your […]