Cheap Ways to Make Your House Look More Expensive
Photo: Breadmaker (Shutterstock) Save for the consummate and frequent redecorators out there, most of us are probably in a home decor rut—maybe you made an effort at sprucing up your…
Why Everyone Should Have a Night Light (and How to Choose the Best One)
Photo: Laurence Nozik (Shutterstock) There are plenty of things we use or engage in as children that have entirely practical applications once you’ve ‘grown up.” Exhibit A: Night lights, those…
How Much Money Can Turning Off the Lights Really Save You?
Photo: Lolostock (Shutterstock) We’re officially entering into a period of collective belt-tightening as the economy is going through some stuff. Everything suddenly seems more expensive, wages aren’t exactly shooting up…
A Beginner’s Guide to Designing and Installing Outdoor Lighting
Photo: Bespaliy (Shutterstock) Outdoor lighting can add ambiance and style to your yard or patio, as well as both increased security and curb appeal. Installing outdoor lighting might seem complicated,…
How to Finally Stop Buying the Wrong Lightbulbs
Photo: l i g h t p o e t (Shutterstock) If you’re of a certain vintage (i.e., old), you know that buying lightbulbs used to be a relatively simple…
A Beginner’s Guide to Using Apps and Gadgets for Growing Healthier Plants
Photo: Dikushin Dmitry (Shutterstock) Some people seem to have a “green thumb”—a natural affinity with houseplants that lets them grow anything, anywhere. I am not one of these people. The…
The Safety Tools You Really Should Keep in Your Car, But Probably Don’t
Photo: David Prado Perucha (Shutterstock) Having what you need to respond to an emergency is important, but so are the tools to keep an emergency from happening in the first…
Why You Should Replace Your Old Christmas Lights With LED Lights
Photo: Arina P Habich (Shutterstock) Holiday lights are a cozy tradition—as the days get shorter, a few sparkly strands can really brighten up the endless evenings. While this holiday tradition…
Why ‘Tubular Skylights’ Are Great for Brightening Up Your Home
Photo: Lost_in_the_Midwest (Shutterstock) Letting in some natural light can really brighten up your home, especially during the winter months. However, while traditional skylights are an option, they can be costly…
How to Avoid Fumbling Around in the Dark When You’re Camping
I’m readyPhoto: Claire Lower I am going elk hunting next week. This will be my first time doing any sort of hunting—and my first time camping since I was a…