I have a home that’s 2 1/2 years old, and I have a situation in which my master bedroom stays colder than all the other rooms. It’s very noticeable in the winter. To be comfortable, I use a portable heater to warm up the room before bed for my wife and me. I addressed this…
How to Get More Miles Out of a Tank of Gas
I can sum up my response to the soaring price of gasoline in just one word: Aargh! While waiting for prices to come down (do you think they will?), don’t sit around complaining, all the while paying through the nose to drive your car. There are lots of things you can do to increase the…
Turning Mundane Tasks Into Acts of Compassion
Whether you are naturally curious or easily distracted, you’ll probably agree that it can be challenging at times to focus on the normal, everyday tasks that make up life. Every time we start one task, we feel the pull of a dozen other tasks waiting on our to-do list. Or we don’t feel quite in…
Install a Multi-Pass Door
When most of us were staying home during the height of the pandemic, homeowners found ways to reuse one large space for different uses. Often two parents needed their own separate workspace, and kids of different ages required a desk and laptop for schoolwork. For example, in a family room separated from the rest of…
The High Cost of Procrastination
Recently, another tale of woe landed in my inbox reminding that it’s a story old as time still being repeated more often you might believe. The scene: A weekend in the dead of winter. The family walks into the house expecting it to be warm and cozy, but one look at the thermostat tells them…
When Is Mother’s Day 2022?
People around the world honor mom on Mother’s Day by bringing her breakfast in bed or by checking some items off her bucket list. And while the holiday falls on a Sunday every year, the date changes annually. In 2022, Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8. Food for Mother’s Day There’s no better way to show mom how much…
When is Easter 2022 and Activities for Everyone
People around the world celebrate Easter by eating ham and dyeing eggs — traditions that have stood the test of time. Easter is the perfect time to chow down on some bunny-shaped chocolate and spend time with family and the springtime holiday’s date changes annually. In 2022, Easter is Sunday, April 17. Food for Easter No holiday is complete without food, and Easter is…
Why Oven Cleaners Are Bad for Your Health
The inside of your oven is among the dirtiest places in your home. This spot has all kinds of food residue and other droppings that get left behind after you’re done cooking the perfect home-cooked meals for your family. And once you use and reuse the oven again, those particles get baked into the sides and surfaces of…
A Remarkable Malibu Seaside Estate Hits the Market
Perched on a bluff overlooking the white sands of El Sol Beach, this private getaway truly is one of a kind. Set behind privacy gates on three manicured acres, the estate’s stunning two-story white stucco villa has four lavish bedrooms, with 5 1/2 bathrooms. On the ground floor of the 7,450-square-foot home, a cavernous great…
Rabbits Are Social Animals, so Adopt More Than One
Q: I’ve fallen in love with my friend’s rabbit, and I want one of my own. I wonder if the rabbit is lonely when my friend is at work and whether I should acquire two instead of one. Also, do shelters have rabbits, or should I go to the pet store? A: Rabbits are the…
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