5 Ways to Connect Your Home to the Outdoors

Phone scams are more common and trickier than ever. To protect your identity and money, follow these tips: Don’t answer calls from unknown numbers. Never give unexpected callers personal information, including passwords or Social Security numbers. If a caller asks you to press a button, hang up. It may be a robocaller, and scammers use…

Found money is a gift. And with the internet, it’s easier than ever to find it. Unclaimed assets may be sitting somewhere in your name, waiting for you to find and claim them. With some simple online searches, you can look for unclaimed money in seconds and possibly find a windfall. Unclaimed money can come…

Figure out what items you need. Don’t hold onto things just because of sentimental value or because you might need them “someday.” Separate items by rooms and areas according to their function. This will allow you to create an organizational system both you and your kids can understand and adhere to. Use empty closet space…

Here are a few tips to help design the perfect home bar. Identify the Details Determine where the home bar will work best. Consider seating, storage, as well as equipment that will be needed, and try to incorporate it into or nearby your entertaining areas. Get Inspired Think about the atmosphere and dcor of your…

A bold and beautiful combination of Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern, heres how to infuse the Hollywood Regency Style into your home. Bold Patterns and Palettes Contrasting color combinations and simple patterns are used to create visual drama throughout. Go Big on Lavish Details Bring out the lacquered furniture and metallic finishes. This is a…

Everyone who takes out a mortgage hopes to be able to make payments on time, but life sometimes gets in the way. A job loss, an unexpected expense, or an illness or injury can wreak havoc on a familys finances. A mortgage that converts from a fixed- to an adjustable-interest rate can cause mortgage payments…