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Bedroom as Battleground

KRISTYNA KRUEGER took a deep breath, girding herself to enter her 14-year-old son Brandon’s bedroom. Then she gingerly stepped in and described the spectacle. “Every drawer is open,” Ms. Krueger said, speaking on the phone from her home in Lake Ozark, Mo. “His desk, the night stand, his computer desk, his dresser. You cannot walk without stepping on clothes ... Read More »

Storage Solutions for Your Home

Storage space is at a premium for nearly everyone these days. Since 87% of Americans live in small or medium-size homes, finding additional storage has become a hot topic. The good news is that every home, no matter its size, has potential storage space that goes unnoticed. These simple but creative solutions can help you gain extra storage in unexpected pla ... Read More »

Design a Bedroom to Sleep Better

sleep better good night tip at night pillow mattress disordersSource: Getty Images Most people believe mattresses and pillows are the key to getting a good night's sleep. But how you design your bedroom can help you sleep better, too. Share This Story This past weekend we attended my husband's college reunion, which included sleeping in the dorms. After n ... Read More »

Use of Stove at Holidays

You want use of your stove at the holidays. Here are ways to avoid stove problems, appliance fixes and oven repairs when cooking holiday dinners. We've had a couple of epic failures during holiday dinners in our family. There was the time someone forgot to defrost the turkey and it was still rock-solid frozen when dinnertime rolled around. There was also th ... Read More »

House Cleaning List for Fall Into Winter

house cleaning list for fall handyman jobs house repairs clean gutters Your house cleaning list for fall into winter should include cleaning the gutters. Find out why it's important to get house repairs and handyman jobs done before winter's first snow or freeze. Share This Story When I mention a house cleaning list for fall into winter, you're probably t ... Read More »

How To Fix It Yourself When a Major Appliance Fails

Fix washing machine or dishwasher, or replace it? Here's how to fix it yourself when a major appliance fails or know that it's time to buy new. If you own a home, then at one point you have probably been faced with this dilemma when a household appliance goes on the blitz: do I fix it or replace it? If you're frugal like I am, then probably your first cou ... Read More »

Wills and Trusts: Why You Need an Estate Planning Law Firm

"Some 70-80 percent of Americans have never done anything in the way of estate planning – wills and trusts. Contrary to the popular misconception, estate planning is not just for the elderly. In fact, estate planning is best done at midlife as one's family and financial picture is coming into focus," says Eido Walny, the founder of Walny Legal Group, an esta ... Read More »

DIY Pine Cone Decor for Fall

Once fall draws near, you might start noticing pine cones in your yard. Are you wondering how you can use them to decorate your home? Pine cones make great fall and holiday decorations for the home, whether they are used to craft wreaths, centerpieces and more. If you have pine trees in your yard, gather some of the fallen cones and make some do-it-yourself ... Read More »

Top Ten Fall Home Improvement Projects: Maintain Your Homes Value

It seems hard to think about fall maintenance when it is still warm and sunny outside -- at least for some parts of the country. Although tempted to put it off until the weather gets chilly, I've learned the hard way that getting someone to come out and fix a broken water heater or balky furnace in the middle of freezing cold temperatures isn't nearly as eas ... Read More »

Decorating Your Fireplace And Mantel

In years past, fireplaces were the center of many homes. They provided warmth to the home throughout the cold winter months and gave people a convenient way to cook food. Because they were so essential to existence, they became known for being a gathering place for family. They were a place of comfort and warmth. Although homes are now equipped with centrali ... Read More »