Category: Family and Home

The latest trend in wedding planning has nothing to do with the cake, the gown or the decorations. According to a July 7 CNN Money article, more and more couples are … Read More

The housing market is continuing to pick up speed after economic fiasco in the early 2000s. But as a recent Fiscal Times article notes, many new homeowners are overlooking small — but important … Read More

If there were a way to instantly vilify yourself, it’d be to act meanly to a person’s dog, or — as one burglar in Millbury, Massachusetts has done — steal a … Read More

In Ecuador, roofs are typically built with grasses, which fiercely leak, collapse when water-logged, and attract insects. The only other alternative is usually tin, which — in a country where … Read More

A new report from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) puts the 50 states in their proper pecking order for most green friendly homes with LEED certification. LEED certification, backed by … Read More

An 83-year-old woman in Houston, Texas recently fought off an invader in a unique way: after trying in vain to defend herself from the man invading her home, she resorted to … Read More

Every year, Americans spend approximately $10 billion on goods and services for their fathers for Father’s Day. Most commonly, that money goes toward sports games, alcohol, cards, and other gifts. This … Read More

Energy-efficient LED light bulbs are coming down in price. LED bulbs are approximately four times less expensive than when they were first introduced in 2010. Although the energy-saving bulbs originally … Read More