The Psychological Tactics That Supermarkets Use On Customers
In this 6-minute video from NBC's The Today Show, you'll learn how supermarkets use everything from packaging to placement to increase your grocery bill. Know the tricks, and avoid them.
How To Change A Showerhead
Changing a showerhead is a basic, do-it-yourself project. The tools aren't complicated and the job is quick.
Use An Automatic Stirrer To Keep Foods From Burning And Pots From Scorching
It doesn't take much effort to stand over a pot and "stir continuously", as called for in some recipes. It can be tedious, though, and once a chef stops stirring or leaves a pot unattended, the recipe is sure to ruin. Enter the automatic stirrer.
How To Replace And Install A New Kitchen Faucet
Want to replace your kitchen faucet? It's a job for which you could hire a plumber, or, with just a little bit of craftsman skill, it's a project you could finish yourself.
Home Remodeling Projects That You Should Skip
With contractors dropping prices in most U.S. markets, and a resurgence in confidence among homeowners, home remodeling projects are expected to top $125 billion this quarter. Some projects, though, should never be started.
How To Protect Your Home From The Influenza Virus
In public places, avoiding "germy" places can be difficult. But within your home, you can easily create germ-free spaces.
Home Safety Tip : How To Install And Test A Smoke Detector
According to the United States Fire Administration, in 2008, there were an estimated 378,200 in-home fires. Combined, these fires caused $8 billion in property damage and killed 2,600 people.
How To Find Air-Leaking Windows And Seal Them
In this 4-minute video from the DIY Network, you'll learn how to identify your home's leaky windows, and how to seal them with caulk. The job requires a little bit of elbow grease, but it's manageable for even the notice handyman.
A Holiday Gift fromOur Family To Yours
Christmas is more than a religous holiday - its a [...]
Rankings : America’s Best Places To Raise A Family (2010)
BusinessWeek recently released its America's Best Place to Raise a Family list. Chicago suburb Tinley Park, Illinois, topped the list.
How To Install Motion-Detector Lighting On Your Home
Home security experts recommend motion-detector lighting to be installed on all 4 sides of a home. Here's a step-by-step tutorial of how to get it done.
See How Credit Missteps Lower Your Credit Score
The company behind the popular FICO scoring model has published a "What If?" series for common, specific credit missteps.