How to Display Your Art Collection at 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,…

The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the average American generates nearly 4.5 pounds of trash on a daily basis, more than half of which goes to a landfill. If youre looking to reduce your net trash output with the ultimate goal of joining the zero-waste movement, there are a variety of small steps you can…

With the endless demands of work, school, errands, housework and extracurricular activities, it can be difficult for family members to find time to sit down, relax and talk to each other. But carving out the time to connect with one another can provide a wealth of benefits. In fact, studies have found that regular family…

If you have or plan to have children, you want them to have a bright future and to be successful and financially secure. That may mean that you hope (or expect) that they will obtain a college degree. With tuition and other costs steadily climbing every year, many parents worry that they won’t be able…

Here are a few exciting features that kids will love having in their rooms. Built-In Bunk Beds Theyre a practical use of space, and you can add a trundle bed underneath for sleepovers. Climbing Wall Easy enough for any avid DIYer to install, give kids an exciting way to burn energy while improving problem-solving and…

A cash-back credit card can result in 5 percent or more back on your purchases, essentially giving you a small discount for everything you buy with a credit card. But that perk can cost you some money in the long run, if youre not careful. Here are some mistakes to avoid with a cash-back credit…