As parents get older, families are often faced with finding new living arrangements. Whether it’s to be closer to grown children, to be surrounded by like-minded (and similarly aged) neighbors or to live in a home designed to accommodate physical limitations, there are several reasons parents may need to consider senior housing. The term “retirement...
Read more about Types of Senior Living Options
With nearly 70 percent of the nation’s roads in snowy regions, the majority of Americans have had a “white-knuckle” driving experience in their past. Winter roads claim the lives of 1,300 people every year and injure 116,800, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Fortunately, new features including forward collision alerts and lane departure warnings,...
Read more about 5 Car Features to Protect You on Winter Roads
The concept of small living isn’t something only empty-nesters enjoy anymore. A growing number of people want to own a home, but it may not be feasible in their bigger financial picture. One solution? Small-space living. Research shows that 68% of homeowners who live in tiny homes don’t have a mortgage, compared to 29% of...
Read more about The upside to small living and tips to make it happen
Are you looking for a romantic getaway? If it’s time for you and your partner to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, take a look at this list of 10 picture-perfect vacation ideas for couples. See the descriptions below the slides for a complete list of couple-friendly locations. Bora Bora Bora Bora offers...
Read more about 10 Picture-Perfect Vacation Ideas for Couples [Slideshow]
If you're a parent, the thought of a long summer car ride has the potential to strike fear in your heart. It's not the traffic or cost of gas that's scary. It's the prospect of keeping the kids entertained for hours on end. Here are a few ways to make the miles go faster and create a little family bonding in the process:
Read more about 4 Fun Family Car Games to Survive a Road Trip
Making big decisions about where and how you live isn’t always easy. Your space needs to meet your needs and remain comfortable for you for the unforeseeable future. However, you may find yourself having too much space — and it isn’t comfortable or convenient. In fact, 60% of Americans living in a 2,000-square-foot home said...
Read more about 7 Benefits of Downsizing to an Apartment
There was a time when opening your garage door from inside your car was the latest in personal technology. Now, an increased number of smart home appliances are making everyday life a little bit easier. Used alone or together, smart appliances and home automation systems can reduce your energy costs. You can control smart thermostats...
Read more about What Are Home Automation Systems?
When it comes to home automation devices, there are more ways to make your house safer, more comfortable and modern than ever before. You can connect appliances, security systems, doorbells and even pet feeders to the internet for automation and remote monitoring. The best home automation devices can help save you time and money. Here’s...
Read more about 5 of the Best Smart Home Devices
Regular, basic car maintenance is crucial to avoiding serious auto problems. While there are times when your car needs professional attention, learning some DIY car maintenance skills can help keep your ride running smoothly and may even save you money. You don’t need to be an experienced mechanic to follow the car check-up instructions in...
Read more about How to Do Your Own Car Check Up [Video]
Restoring a classic car is a labor of love that can pay off in pride and personal satisfaction. Whether it’s a car that has been in your family for many years or a storage find that you got a great deal on, or you want to revive a car you loved as a teenager, there...
Read more about Choosing Your Next Classic Car Restoration Project
Vintage car maintenance differs from contemporary car maintenance in a couple of ways. First, a vintage car has different parts that can’t be hooked up to a computer for diagnostics. Second, you probably aren’t driving it every day, so some of the benchmarks typically used to calculate when maintenance is due may not apply while...
Read more about Hot Rod Repair & Preventative Maintenance Tips
Building a connected kitchen is getting easier, thanks to new appliances and the ability to connect these appliances to phone apps. With Wi-Fi, you can start cooking dinner while you’re still at the office or at soccer practice, or at least warm the oven on your way home. Even finding your grocery list can be...
Read more about Create a Connected Kitchen with These Smart Appliances
Accumulating things is just part of life. There are the items we need, and then there are those we don’t really need — but how much is too much? At a certain point, you may feel overwhelmed or crowded by all of your stuff. Your things may cease to have meaning, or worse, you may...
Read more about The Benefits of Minimalist Living
Are you looking to declutter your life? The best place to start is with your home. Piles of stuff can make you feel boxed in, and purging your house of unnecessary objects can improve your outlook and make it easier to enjoy spending time around the house, whether you just a neater space or are...
Read more about 4 Easy Tips to Declutter Your House
Knowing how to clean your engine is an important part of vehicle maintenance, and it can save you money. Tidying up under the hood helps extend the life of belts, hoses and other components. Plus, it’s easier to spot leaks, tears and other damage on a clean engine. Check out the steps below to properly...
Read more about How to Clean Your Car Engine