Our precious little bundles. We so want to protect them! Unfortunately, we can't surround them in bubble wrap until they graduate from high school, so we simply must take our next best measures to create… More

Let's say you've already bought Energy Star appliances and are participating in your local utility's green energy programs. You've replaced your standard incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent lights… More

After a damaging storm, it can be hard to find a contractor who will repair your home right away. Although it's tempting to rush into a contract with the first available builder or handyman, it's very… More

One of the more successful attempts at restarting the economy this year came in the form of the Cash for Clunkers program, where consumers could trade in their old cars for cash toward the purchase of… More

Before making that big move to a brand new city, be sure you've conferred with Mother Nature.  Here are some quick tips, broken down by region, on how to safeguard your new home against a natural disaster. Tornado… More

For a year, my husband and I looked for a weekend home in the Lake Isabella, California, area (three hours from Los Angeles). What we wanted most of all was a home that looked like a vacation cabin, not… More