For the fireplace, fire dogs abound
You can get plenty fancy — or at least expensive — buying andirons (or fire dogs) to hold up the logs in your fireplace. A fantastic variety are…
Month: May 2016
Small or tiny? Starter homes bloom
In a world where things seem complicated, the romance of a tiny home is a new lifestyle trend, but, ironically, not without its complications. Smaller…
3 ways to get a mortgage with student loan debt
3 ways to tame student loan debt and afford a mortgage Student loans can make buying a home a challenge because they can be included in the buyer’s…
No need to hang on to that old, unused credit card forever
You might have a couple of them hiding out in your wallet, usually tucked behind cards you presently use. If you get rid of them, your credit score…
How big is the solar system compared to, say, a soccer field?
Former NASA scientist Mark Rober was amazed by recent news that an unseen ninth planet is orbiting the sun. The planet can only be inferred to exist from…
Travel Bag Large hotels are rethinking their ‘goodbye’ practices
Checking out of a hotel used to be a time-consuming effort, especially if extra-charge surprises are included. At large hotels today, the checkout process…
Airlines predict a record summer
U.S. airlines expect record passenger loads for June to August 15, a 4.5 percent increase over last year. With packed planes, customers should focus on…
‘Game of War’ is expanding
NPD Group’s product Game of War is expanding along with the gaming audience that’s growing the most, what NPD’s study calls “avid omni gamers.” They play…
A mannequin could welcome you, call you by name
In the not-too-distant future: A mannequin could welcome you, call you by name Facial recognition by computers were born in 1994. When Joseph Atick and…
Facebook’s emoji offer more moods
Facebook’s new emoji symbols serve both users and advertisers. The company chose the subjects for its emoji pieces after a year of research in focus…