The Pros and Cons of Building vs. Buying Your Luxury Home

A good-looking houseplant adds pizzazz to your home. It can also be the next best thing to a live-in housekeeper, says John VanZile, author of Houseplants for A Healthy Home, out in May. Thats because a number of houseplants contain properties that help rid the air around you of various chemicals and parasites. In fact,…

Ask any jeweler how much money you should spend on an engagement ring and theyll likely give you the jewelry industrys long-standing rule of thumb”three months salary. The average person spends about half that amount, according to Census data. The jewelry industry isnt recommending three months of pay after taxes, but three months of gross…

Sure, just charge it to my credit card. Its a phrase we say at stores and restaurants from time to time, especially when were making unplanned or big purchases. Credit cards are convenient and common among most adults, but unless you use one carefully, you could find yourself in financial trouble. Here are some tips…

Here are several home features that every pet owner can benefit from. Proper Floors and Fabrics Choose a hardwood thats particularly durable and resistant to scratches, such as ipe or cumaru, paired with performance rugs. Pet Camera Installing a pet camera allows you to keep a watchful eye on your pets at all times. Pet-Washing…

If you’re looking to organize and store items in your garage, then you need to have a plan. The last thing you want is to not have enough room to park your own vehicle in your garage. Here are the five most popular storage hacks thatll allow you to make the most out of your…

Teaching your child about money by giving them a piggy bank or having them earn an allowance by doing household chores is a great start to learning about how to earn and save money. Spending wisely, however, is another lesson. And it will probably come away from home and without adult supervision. A debit card”usually…