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5 Universal Design Needs for Aging in Place

If you'd like to grow older at home (known as aging in place), you'll need to consider these universal design elements for the easiest transition.

Senior Living: From 55 Apartments to Retirement Housing

Which senior living scenario is right for your family's needs?

Smart Ways to Save Energy Costs in Winter

Don’t get stuck with impossible insulation or a failing furnace. Instead, use these savvy ways to save energy and freeze out the frost.

How to Snowplow-Proof Your Mailbox

Nothing is quite so disheartening in the dead of winter as a mailbox knee capped by a snowplow or decapitated by the heavy wet stuff the plow throws…

5 Strategies for Pricing a Home to Sell

Is a $499 iPad a bargain compared to one that costs $500? Not exactly. But retailers have long priced products just below a round number because, psychologically, $499…

Perfect Paint Color Dos & Don’ts

Do: Go au natural.
Your son says he wants his room painted his favorite color: green. Tell that to the paint store assistant and he’ll give you a…

Prepare Your Home for Fall and Winter

With summer a fading memory, now’s the time to ready your home for fall and winter’s cooler temps and unpredictable weather conditions.

1. Clear…

10 Bright Ideas for Saving on Lighting

Be brighter! Energy-efficient bulbs have revolutionized lighting, but there are other simple ways to reduce both your lighting use and costs.

1. Reduce the wattage
An overly…

How to Design a Tornado-Safe Room

Safe rooms cost $2,500-$5,000 to build -- a small price to pay to stay safe. Check out these points before hiring a builder or rolling up your sleeves.

5 Easy Ways to Save Money on Utilities

Try these quick fixes to save money and conserve energy.