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More Homeowners Are Choosing Green Fences

(TNS)—Landscapers and their clients are thinking outside the fence and going green. Green fences use trees, bushes and a mixture of plants to create a privacy wall instead of the traditional wooden fence. During a trip to France and England, Bill Mabe, a retired financial executive, and his wife, Kathy, an executive at Allstate, noticed […]
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Extreme Ways Brilliant People Challenge Themselves

(TNS)—Successful people are often willing to push themselves far in order to achieve their goals. However, some millionaires and billionaires behave in ways that can seem extreme or even downright crazy to the rest of us. From roughing it out in the woods to working for free for an entire year, here are some out-of-the-box […]
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10 Ways to Overcome Negative Vibes among Your Staff

(TNS)—Every manager has to deal with a certain amount of pessimistic, hostile or uncooperative behavior. But a hard-core negative attitude that starts with just one employee can quickly infect an entire department (or a whole company) if the manager doesn’t rein it in quickly. Here are 10 tips for confronting employees whose negative behavior has […]
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4 Easy Ways to Teach Your Child to Save Money

(TNS)—When it comes to teaching children about the value of finances and saving money, the earlier you can do so, the better. It’s important to start them out as young as possible, since it instills in them good money skills, building a foundation of financial responsibility that can last into adulthood and a lifetime of […]
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7 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Home

(TNS)—Before you make an offer on a house, it pays to ask a handful of questions. While the answers might scare you off or make you rethink your bid, they could make you feel more confident that you’re making the right move on the right house. As you prepare for buying a home, here are […]
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6 Quick Bathroom Cleaning Tips

Keeping your bathroom sanitary doesn’t have to be a chore. With the right cleaning techniques, you can enjoy a sparkling bathroom without spending all day cleaning. Here are six cleaning tips for a fresh bathroom: 1. Shine your mirror Your bathroom mirror can get pretty grimy. Thankfully, it’s easy to restore it to its former […]
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How to Transform a Modestly Sized Room into a Palace

A spacious home with grand vaulted white ceilings filled with light isn’t in the budget for every homeowner, but creating a space that feels open and airy can be achieved even in the most Lilliputian abode. Decluttering, playing with light effects, and limiting the amount of large objects you have in a single room will […]
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10 Air Quality Control Tips for Home and Health

Air quality has a direct impact on our health, both in and outside of our homes. While much is being done to improve the air outdoors, maintaining a healthy level of air quality inside is evenly important. A range of triggers can lower indoor air quality, including carpets, chemical cleaners, heat sources and humidity. Build-up […]
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LED Lighting Keeps Shining as Kitchen and Bathroom Fixture

LED lighting is basking in the residential spotlight. Results of a recent survey by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) indicate LED lighting is leading the growth in demand for both kitchen and bathroom features in American homes. The survey questioned more than 500 architecture firms that specialize in residences. As large pantries and double […]
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It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s a…Floating Home?

Looking to get high in the Hollywood hills? This “Old Hollywood” home is a bit of an optical illusion. Nestled in the Los Feliz hills, the raised 1964 architectural gem seems to float. Designed by Norman H. Lancaster, the recently restored1,667 square foot home rocks stunning 180-degree views of the LA skyline from an epic wrap-around […]