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Top 15 Cities That Party Hard for New Years

With holiday time upon us, it’s time to make those “spirits” bright during the biggest party of 2015 – New Year’s Eve! Everyone likes to let loose and have a good time with family and friends on this momentous holiday, but which cities do it the best? Real estate site Trulia crunched the numbers to […]
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8 Essential Tips for Winterizing Your Home

The snow is falling, the fire is roaring and all your daily worries begin to melt away as you sip on a piping hot cup of tea. This is probably what you’d like to be doing during a winter storm, but things like failing HVAC systems, frozen pipes and clogged chimneys can turn your home […]
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Consumer Spending Shows Solid Growth as Incomes Rise

(TNS)—Consumer spending, a key driver of the U.S. economy, showed solid growth last month to kick off the holiday shopping season as incomes also kept rising, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. After spending stagnated in October, Americans opened their wallets wider last month. Consumer spending increased 0.3 percent in November, in line with economists’ forecasts. […]
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5 Rules to Follow When You Want to Lose Weight

Nutritionists tell us that slow and steady is the best strategy for losing weight – and that following five simple rules can help us lose weight safely while staying fit and avoiding undue hunger. From Women’s Health Magazine come these straight-up rules for slimming down: Don’t skip breakfast – Eating a nutritious morning meal actually […]
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7 Reasons to Go to a Dollar Store before Christmas

For careful shoppers, there are bargains to be found all year long at the dollar store. But with the huge expense of the holiday season, point out Kiplinger’s consumer editors, there are more reasons than ever to shop these bargain meccas. Among the seven best things to look for as you prep for the holidays […]
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Great Spaces: Eco-Home Offered for First-Time Sale in Boulder, Colo.

For the first time at public sale, an innovative, energy-inspired eco-home is now available in Colorado, located in the hot North Boulder market. Designed in 1979 and constructed in 1981 under the watchful eye of the late acclaimed and influential Northern California architect Gerald Veverka, the home is truly a forward-looking, visionary property with a […]
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Signs That Your Home May be Less Insulated than You Think

Keeping your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter is something every homeowner strives to do. The good news is you don’t need a Ph.D. to create a comfortable living space. What you need is a bit research, a little inspection and a few hours of work. The problem is most homeowners […]
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Temperature Wars Are Heating Up the Workplace

The weather outside may be frightfully bizarre this winter, but the temperatures inside can be just as difficult for many to adjust to. According to a new CareerBuilder survey, 23 percent of employees say their office is too cold, while 25 percent are too hot. Office temperature isn’t just a source of discomfort, however; it […]
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10 Tips to Save Energy over the Holidays

With all the company, cooking and extra lighting this time of year, energy use skyrockets and so do utility bills. As we continue to shop for the holidays, most of us are looking for any way to save. Over the holidays, there are tremendous amounts of ways we can save energy, one of them being the lighting on your house and on […]
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4 Major Perks of Adding a Skylight to Your Home

If you’re looking for a way to add style and value to your home, skylights might be the perfect solution. It will take some planning, but a well-designed skylight comes with a multitude of benefits — not just beauty and value, but possibly energy savings and health benefits, as well. Here is an in-depth look […]