How to Grow Herbs All Summer Long
Flavorful, fresh herbs add vivacity to summer salads, rubs, marinades, soups, cold drinks, and much more.
07-4-2026
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A Little Appliance Know-How Can Save a Lot of Money
Today's first great reader tip is a good reminder for anyone with a dishwasher.
07-22-2026
Gravity and Creativity Prolong Products’ Useful Life
Food seems to last longer when stored upside-down in a container with a tightly fitting lid.
07-21-2026
Build a Board and Batten Fence
Surrounding a home, this type of fence also creates privacy from neighbors along a property line or as a patio barrier in close quarters.
07-20-2026
Simple Ways to Lower Cooling Costs Without Touching the Thermostat
Sunlight streaming through windows may look beautiful, but it carries a surprising amount of heat into your home.
07-20-2026
Best Meteor Show of the Year Will Drop Fireballs Next Month—Here’s What You Need to Know
Sixty miles above the Earth, a flurry of silent, incandescent flashes will soon sprinkle across the midsummer night sky. There's a good chance you'll see beams of light ...
07-17-2026
3 Traps the Mortgage Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know About—and How to Avoid Them
To be clear, today’s mortgage market is a kiddie pool compared to the shark-infested waters of 20 years ago.
07-17-2026
A Clever Plumbing Access Panel Solution
My advice to readers: Stop and get great advice from someone who doesn’t have a dog in the fight.
07-17-2026
What Should Homeowners Know Before Pest Problems Start?
Factors like moisture, small exterior gaps, food access, landscaping, and cluttered storage spaces can all make a home more attractive to unwanted visitors.
07-16-2026
Jazz Up Door With Stained Glass
Installing glass in place of one or several panels in a wood door is not a difficult project.
07-16-2026
On Saving Money and Spreading Manure
Never underestimate the power of saving money, whether you spend less or put money aside for special circumstances or to do good in the world.
07-16-2026
Free Pond Liner and Wilting Plants
Check for where a pond liner might be leaking and understand why plants might wilt in the afternoon.
07-15-2026
Excellent Solutions for Your 7 Biggest Clutter Problems
Here are a few worthwhile causes that will make you feel good about decluttering.
07-15-2026
Saving Time Gives Peace of Mind
These readers share their clever solutions for airports and more.
07-14-2026
Homemade Ice Packs, Cold Packs and Other Summer Wins
Here are a few simple summer solutions that cost very little, work beautifully, and have saved me more than once.
07-13-2026
Install an Octagon Window
Octagon windows are frequently used to add light in an entry foyer, at the top of a staircase landing, or in a small bathroom.
07-13-2026
Ask the Builder: How’s Your Honey-Do List Coming Along?
You can do many of the periodic maintenance tasks required in your home. You’ll end up saving thousands of dollars over time.
07-10-2026
How Can I Upgrade My Outdoor Space on a Budget?
No matter what your budget is, there’s an outdoor project you can tackle this summer.
07-10-2026
Get a Perfect Paint Match
Getting a perfect match with an old painted wall is a tedious job that takes patience, so make sure you are not in a big hurry.
07-9-2026
Ways to Use a FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer That Have Nothing to Do With Food
Keep your memorabilia fresh with a handy vacuum sealer.
07-9-2026
What Is the 28/36 Rule for Home Affordability?
While you may have an idea of how much of a monthly mortgage payment is, mortgage lenders have a formula they use: the 28/36 rule.
07-8-2026
Replace Gutters
Left unchecked, water damage will only get worse and more costly to repair.
07-7-2026
What Are Some Quick and Easy Ways I Can Refresh My Kitchen?
Don't overlook the small things. Swap out your light fixtures, replace an old faucet, or add a fresh coat of paint to the walls.
07-3-2026