How Smart Technology Can Improve Your Home

The following characteristics will help you design a swoon-worthy farmhouse kitchen. Stone and Wood Natural materials, especially stone and wood, are always at the center of the farmhouse style. Open Shelving Both fashionable and functional, hang pans from a ceiling rack and use a magnetic strip to keep your knives handy. Copper Accents Wherever its…

Other than your Social Security number, birthdays are one of the worst things to share online when registering for an account. If youve also given up your mothers maiden name, you might as well give online thieves a link to your bank account with the password. Stealing your identity is how scammers open fake credit…

If you have a sign in your front yard warning burglars that you have a home alarm system in place, you could be attracting a new breed of scammer. Thats the warning from the consumer watchdogs at Consumer Reports, who say scammers look for signs of existing installations, especially older-looking signs, then strike with one…

A credit card is one of the main ways to build credit. By using a credit card wisely and not running up huge bills and paying them off in full on time, consumers can improve their credit score. A good credit score can make getting a home, car and other loans easier, and at better…

Does your fridge feel like a disaster zone whenever you open it? Does it have a lingering odor with a source you can’t quite find? Below are a handful of hacks to keep your fridge fresh and organized. Build a basket system. Just like a well-organized closet, your fridge should have a place for everything….

Heres everything you need to know about butcher block countertops… The Basics There are three different types of butcher block counters to consider: Edge grain is made by stacking planks together so the side of each piece is seen End grain is built using square-shaped pieces that give it a grid-like appearance. Face grain is…