How to Keep Your Home Cool in Summer Without AC
Ah, air conditioning. During the dog days of summer it’s easy to deem air conditioning as one of humankind’s greatest inventions....
5 'Must-Do' Home Resolutions for January
Happy New Year! January is the month to take stock and plan ahead. That’s why my five “must-do” projects for January include everything...
When to Really Get the Best Holiday Savings
Perhaps you’ll snag major deals on Black Friday, but don't let that stop you from finding deals any time of year. Depending on what...
10 Things a Burglar Doesn’t Want You to Know
You come home to an open front door, a ransacked house, and missing valuables. How did a burglar know you’d be gone? How did they get in?...
Top 10 Native Plants That will Thrive in your Upstate New York Garden
The key to gardening success in the northeast, with its variably cold, snowy winters and short, humid summers, is choosing plants already...
How to Make a Disaster Plan for Your Pet
A hurricane. A flood. A fire. When disaster strikes, our worst fears can come to life. There’s panic and confusion. And, depending on the...
How to Meet Your Neighbors: Icebreakers Even Introverts Can Pull Off
Want to know the secret of how to meet your neighbors? It's this: Stop waiting for people to swing by with an apple pie. These days you...