How to Display Your Art Collection at Home

Whether it’s a big talk with the boss, a deep process with your partner or breaking some hard news to your folks, communication is hard when the stakes are raised. Below are three tips to help. Work on body language. You know what your mouth is saying, but what about your body? It can be…

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…

One of the most popular rooms in any household is the family room, and we spend much of our time there watching television. And things are vastly different from a generation ago when Mom, Dad and the kiddies got together and watched a few sitcoms or a movie on DVD. There are endless choices to…

When we think about lottery winners, we likely imagine new cars and mega-mansions. But according to a recent survey conducted by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), most of us would actually use our lottery winnings to pay down our debt. Among the 1,729 people who took part in this online poll, 87 percent…

A grass lawn, trees and flowers all look wonderful in a yard”if theyre properly maintained. All that work leads to an enjoyable view, but not much else. But instead of getting little in return for their yard work, homeowners can take advantage of their land and plant vegetables and fruits that can feed them for…

Heres how to find the right window treatments for any room. Identify Your Goals What do you want from your window treatments? Should they provide privacy, block out the sun or create a stylish look? Consider your options Depending on what functionality you need, the next step is to choose between curtains, shades, blinds or…