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What to do with all that new space? Experts weigh in on filling it affordably and thoughtfully. As a new generation graduates from renting to homeownership, they face plenty of uncertainties: How much homeowners insurance is enough? Is a home warranty necessary? How do you fill a 4-bedroom home with the stuff that used toRead more

You upsized from apartment to home — now what do you do with that big yard? Ease into yard work like a pro with this expert advice. When Lance Fort upsized from an apartment to a 2,350-square-foot home in Shoreline, WA, a bedroom community just north of Seattle, he ended up with quite a projectRead more

 Staying home this 4th of July holiday? Use your staycation to beat the crowds and snag your dream home. Staying home while everyone else is on vacation can make you feel like a child on restriction, being stuck inside while all the other kids get to play. But instead of moping, make the most ofRead more

‘Suiting Up Podcast’ host Paul Rabil talks to an Olympic fencer about performance lessons, on and off the mat. Image credit: Devin Manky | Getty Images Fencing was one of the first sports to be played in the Olympics. Tracing back to the 15th century, there’s an immense amount of skill and strategy. This isRead more

Here are a few simple ways to keep cool without breaking the bank. It may be the season of beach towels and poolside relaxation, but beating the heat indoors is a little more complicated. Summer cooling costs can cut into your spending money for the remainder of the year. Luckily, each degree you raise theRead more

 Summer tomatoes and refreshing cucumbers get a kick from cider vinegar and cumin seeds. TOTAL TIME: 1:35 PREP: 0:30 LEVEL: Easy YIELD: 8 servings Ingredients 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 2 tsp. coriander seeds 2 tsp. mustard seeds 1 tsp. cumin seeds 1 c. cider vinegar 1 tbsp. sugar Kosher salt 3 large tomatoes,Read more

Don’t let these mistakes commonly made by first- time home buyers cost you money or your dream of home ownership. Don’t be a newbie: Avoid these common mistakes when buying your first home. We’ve all bought things that we’ve later regretted: Be they those high-waisted jeans, pumpkin-spiced potato chips (they exist!), or the $189 electronicRead more

Looking for ways to evaluate schools in your new neighborhood? There’s no single solution to finding the right school for your family. Here are some starting points to begin your search, whether you’re moving locally or relocating across the country. When searching for a new home and neighborhood, school is often one of the mostRead more

Summertime house hunting has its own set of rules Planning on buying a house this season? Go in prepared with advice from the pros. Summer brings longer days, warmer weather and more people out house-hunting — particularly families hoping to get settled before the school year begins in September. But there aren’t necessarily more housesRead more

The majority of Americans say they have more email to deal with than they did three years ago. Image credit: anyaberkut | Getty Images  Despite the companies out there building tech platforms they claim will make email obsolete, the messaging medium is alive and well — and occupying an increasing proportion of Americans’ time. InRead more