Backyard gardens are putting forth the last of their bounty, and late summer vegetables are at their peak of freshness. To squeeze every last drop out of your harvest, give fermentation a try. Fermented vegetables date back hundreds of years. Back before we had freezers, people had to preserve food …
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Whether you’ve just moved into a brand new home or want to refresh your current one, home improvement costs are always high. Even the smallest of jobs can end up feeling unaffordable. However, there are a few methods for paying for home improvements you can take a look at. Check …
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Look, I may as well just say it: if you’re the type of person who loves a Halloween party, or if you’re a small child with unrestricted access to the internet, Halloween 2020 is probably going to bum you out. But if you’re anything like me, next Saturday is uniquely …
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Photo by wavebreakmedia / Shutterstock.com Homeowners who are 62 or older are sitting on a record amount of home equity, according to new figures from the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association. From the first quarter of this year to the second quarter, housing wealth among those 62 and older grew …
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wavebreakmedia / Shutterstock.com There are many ways to increase your home’s value without taking on expensive remodeling projects. In fact, many remodeling projects don’t even pay for themselves, as we detail in “11 Home Upgrades With the Worst Return on Investment.” So, instead of hiring a contractor, focus on the …
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Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com More than three-quarters of Americans age 50 or older want to retire in their current community, preferably in the home they now own, according to AARP. However, staying could require homeowners to make some changes to maintain their quality of life. Following are some practical …
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Many households — my own included — enjoy decorating their yard a bit for Halloween to provide a bit of extra fun for any children who might be going trick-or-treating. Jack-o’-lanterns, scarecrows, ghosts made of bedsheets and spooky elements are common, and they add a touch of fun to the …
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In journal articles, conferences, congressional hearings and meetings with regulators, Carter Catlett Williams illuminated the miseries of nursing home residents with the sympathetic and descriptive powers of a novelist. She told stories like that of Miss Cohen, whose restrictive diet prohibited the “warm, fragrant chunk of challah” she had eaten …
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Photo by Tinatin / Shutterstock.com Keeping your home clean and clutter-free is no easy task. Luckily, there are many products that can help. But how can you determine which items are a must and which are a bust? That’s where we come in. We’ve rounded up these clever products to …
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