How to keep teen drivers safe
Teens are notorious risk-takers, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA), and they may not consider the consequences of…
Category: Home & Family
Trendy parents are picking neutral colors
Candy pink and baby blue will never be out of fashion for new babies, but some style-conscious parents are ditching gendered pastels and ruffles and…
Do you hear something? When to investigate strange household noises
Houses can talk. Not with words, but with the soft rumble of a furnace, the tapping of pipes as they expand and contract, or the creak of floorboards…
Four things to know before buying an induction cooktop
Traditionally, gas ranges have been the first choice for dedicated home cooks, but that’s likely to change. Induction cooking is gaining steam in the U.S….
Easy light for dark closets
Here is a useful idea for shedding light on dark places, like closets or underneath cabinets. Rechargeable LED light strips are a fantastic lighting…
Keep your fireplace welcoming, functional
Few things are nicer than a cozy fire on a cold winter night, whether you’re surrounded with loved ones or just enjoying a peaceful night on your own. As…
Keep your sweaters looking new
Your favorite sweater looked fabulous when you bought it, but frequent wear can make it looked a little rough and stretched-out. Save yourself the stress…
Kid-friendly snow ice cream
Families in snowy locales can take advantage of the white stuff for a fun and easy dessert that kids love to make and eat. All you need is clean,…
Gardeners can help pollinators in winter
Keeping the hive running is a year-round business for bees — even during the winter, when no nectar-producing flowers are in bloom. For the most part,…
Keep your dog active when cold weather hits
It’s dog ownership 101: A busy dog is a happy dog. But when cold temperatures and nasty weather set in, you might have to scuttle your normal walks and…