Lifestyle

While gas prices are slowly falling down to a more bearable price, the high cost of gas is still playing havoc in the pockets of the American public.  Two of the most obvious ways to cut gas consumption are to combine trips and carpool.  But there are other ways consumers can save money on gas. Use a dashboard window sun …

Most people are in some way impacted by an economic recession. Middle-class people who are living paycheck-to-paycheck can prepare for financial rough patches such as a temporary loss of job, pay cut or inflation by getting their finances in order. It pays to have a sound financial plan in place before a sudden change in the family’s finances. Many financial …

Every home is unique. Home designs have traditionally been as diverse as the people who inhabit them. From log cabins of the frontier to stucco villas of the southwest, houses were usually influenced in style and design by the building materials readily available in the environment. A few features, however, were universal. Efficiency, room usability, and utilization of outdoor space …

Mmm… who doesn’t enjoy grilling? Grilled chicken is a big hit with many outdoor cooking fans, and it’s pretty hard to “mess up” chicken on the grill – unless you overcook it. In that case, you end up with something that somewhat resembles chicken jerky…or chicken shoe leather. So when grilling poultry, the secret is to cook it at the …

The main appeal of placing a security sign in a yard is to warn possible intruders that there is a security alarm in place. Whether you actually have an alarm in your home is up to you, as some statistics show that just the presence of a sign decreases the likelihood of break-ins. You also have the choice of what …

The world of dating can be a mysterious place. Over the last decade many people have turned to the internet to find their true loves, or, at the very least, someone they can spend some time with. While online dating is a great way to meet people, there are downsides. For one thing, the online dating profile is the first, …

If you want to grow your own herbs or food – or simply want to decorate your outdoor space with seasonal flowers – you don’t need a lot of room. Even people with small spaces can have a container garden, which reduces weeds and insects. Additionally, container gardens can be placed right outside your door or in your kitchen, making …

It used to be uncommon to find employers younger than their staff. This was probably because individuals learned a trade, got a job and remained on the same career path. They may have moved up the career ladder within a company. Nevertheless, they rarely altered their profession or became redundant. Now things have changed and you stand a good chance …

Disagreements over money are said to be the number one reason for divorces in America. With over half of all marriages ending in break ups, the importance of having firm agreements about money cannot be overlooked if a couple wishes to live happily ever after. Let’s face it. Marriage is the union of two hearts as well as two bank …