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We have to be very careful in choosing our pursuits, because our habits make us. In Hans Christian Andersen’s fable The Red Shoes, a young girl longs for a pair of pretty red shoes. She ultimately tricks the blind woman who cares for her into buying her a pair. Her love for the red shoes causesRead more

The ketchup maker wants to take the suggestion to the the House and the Senate. Last year, 111.9 million people watched Super Bowl 50. Whether you were deeply invested in the fates of the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers or you were mostly interested in the food and Beyonce’s halftime show — it still amountedRead more

Don’t forget that you’re not just buying a house: You’re buying into a community. There’s more to consider when buying a house than the house itself. The neighborhood can be equally, if not more, important. You might already have must-haves in mind for the type of property you’ll buy — at least two bathrooms toRead more

    WHY DIDN’T I THINK OF THAT HOW TO MAKE WALL ART WHENEVER YOU WANT BY: BRIT.CO NOW IF I HAD THOUGHT OF THIS…MY KIDS WHEN THEY WERE YOUNGER WOULD HAVE BEEN ALL OVER THIS! SO WOULD MY HUSBAND AND I…WHAT A GREAT IDEA…YOU CAN HAVE NEW ART EVERY DAY. I LOVE THIS IDEARead more

Metallics like copper and rose gold made a big splash in 2016. So what does 2017 have in store for us? 2016 was a great year for interior design. So many trends were influenced by new innovations and technology; beautiful colors took new form; unique silhouettes filled every room of the home; and textures andRead more

Finding a way to make just one extra payment annually can shave years off the term of your loan. The quicker you can save and contribute to repayment goals, the quicker you’ll see your return. Paying off your mortgage can feel like endlessly feeding dollars into a vending machine and not getting to enjoy thatRead more

Tools and Materials New light fixture Light bulbs Screwdriver (Phillips and flat head) Electrical tape or wire caps Ladder Drop cloth or old towel Whether you’re moving into a new house that is chock full of builder-basic light fixtures or you’re trying to inject your personal style with some statement lighting, it’s great to knowRead more

America’s starter-home shortage is worsening. The number of available homes for the average first-time homebuyer saw its steepest year-over-year drop in three years, 12.1%. And buyers have to pay more to get them: 1.9% more of their income, an increasingly unaffordable pace. We took a look back at affordability since 2012 and compared annual changeRead more

There’ll be no Jack Frost nipping at your nose when you follow these tips to stay toasty indoors. Does the mere mention of winter bring to mind drafty days and chilly nights? Follow this advice. The struggle to keep warm is real, especially when temperatures start to dip below freezing. No one knows this betterRead more

New year, new home? Here’s why you should consider listing soon if you’d like to sell in 2017. Planning to sell in the new year? Get a head start by listing early. Being early has its benefits: “The early bird catches the worm” or “Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy,Read more