Warmth, moisture, and plenty of food might sound like the ingredients to a perfect vacation spot, but they’re actually the perfect recipe for the growth of mildew and mold. Mold is alive, but it’s not a plant or an animal. It’s a fungus. There are hundreds and hundreds of different strains of mold and many [...]
People spend about a third of their lives in bed, so if someone is always hot and the other person always cold, that could lead to a lot of discomfort and fighting.
Here are some tips and products aimed to give everyone a perfect night’s sleep, whether you want to be as cool as a cucumber [...]
The winter brings about major changes in the garden. Across the country some gardeners are preparing their trees and shrubs for ice and snow, while in my neck of the woods those who procrastinated are still getting fall bulbs into the ground. No matter where you garden there’s no doubt that the holidays are fresh [...]
“Good Housekeeping†magazine shares smart and simple tips to make your home sparkle, including how to unclog drains, remove wine stains, touch up tarnished silver, clean ovens and more:
To get rid of kitchen smellsTo absorb the pungent odor of foods like fish or cabbage, place a small bowl filled with approximately 1 cup of white [...]
This may be season of giving … but let’s not forget it’s also the season of saying thank you. One of the loveliest ways of expressing gratitude is being sidelined by the convenience of email. In fact I think we can all say that sending a hand written note is the most sincere form of [...]
Despite the bleak forecast, the housing market has been seeing a growing trend over the last couple of years — the number of single people who are choosing to buy a home in partnership with a friend. But is splitting a house with your friends a good deal or just a headache? Real estate expert [...]
Daunted by the chore of keeping your home — and kitchen — clean and healthy? Don’t get overwhelmed. Here are tips from the editors at Real Simple magazine, excerpted from the new book Real Simple: Cleaning. These basic steps will give maximum shine to all your kitchen surfaces with minimal effort and time. Consider the [...]
For most of us, our house is our home base, and having a happy and pleasant vibe in all of our rooms is critical. TODAY contributor Elizabeth Mayhew says you can make drastic changes without investing too much time or money. In the first part of our weeklong series “Make Your Life Better TODAY: Five [...]
The kitchen is always the heart of the home, and it’s also a major factor in determining the home’s re-sale value. Real estate experts Barbara Corcoran offers a practical guide to revitalizing a kitchen. New flooring, freshened-up cabinets, refinished appliances, and an updated backsplash are all money-making ways to improve your home value while enjoying [...]
NBC News pioneered the morning news program when it launched “Today†over 53 years ago, with Dave Garroway as host. The three-hour live broadcast provides the latest in domestic and international news, weather reports and interviews with newsmakers from the worlds of politics, business, media, entertainment and sports. After more than 48 years of the [...]