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When selecting a gas grill, start with the configuration: Do you want a built-in grill or one that's free-standing? Natural gas or propane? Both fuels cook similarly, so your decision should come down to availability and convenience.
Grill size is next. How much cooking surface is available? Larger grills include more main burners. You can always turn off a burner or two, but you can't make your cooking surface larger.
It sounds like we're talking to grillers in Colorado or New Mexico — people...
Is your yard looking wild? Overgrown? Unorganized? Below are five simple, low cost tips for keeping the space looking tidy.
Keep it trimmed. Trimming your grass regularly is an easy way to keep your yard looking loved. If you know you don’t have time for it, hire a professional or a neighborhood teen to stop by once a month and do it for you.
Add a few flower beds. Flower or shrub beds around the corner of your yard, encircling trees or alongside your house can create appealing symmetry. Choose...
Buying an area rug isn't always as simple as choosing a design you like and then buying it. The style, color, size and shape will depend on several factors you will want to consider. So how do you choose an area rug when there are so many options? Here is a quick guide to get you started:
Calculating size
Rugs come in many sizes, including standard measurements such as 4"x6", 5"x8" and 8"x10". An area rug that is too small will make the room look unbalanced, but a rug that's too big will make t...
You probably don’t wake up every morning and think, “How can I invest in my home today?” But it is something you should keep at the forefront of your mind if you want to improve both your quality of life and your financial future.
Here are some of the best projects to invest in if you’re looking to get the biggest bang for your buck:
Flooring options
It’s no secret that a house with hardwood floors is a hot commodity, but whether or not your current residence has them, it’s advised that you...
’Tis the season for pollen and pesticides, not to mention pet dander and disease-carrying creepy-crawlies. The editors at ThisOldHouse.com checked in with health and environment experts across the country for easy, inexpensive tips to help keep your home healthy.
Here are 10 tips to keep in mind:
Add mats on both sides of the door. Up to 80 percent of the dirt that gets tracked inside—along with countless allergens, bacteria and lawn chemicals—can be caught before it makes itself at home with w...
Warm weather is around the corner, and buyers are ready to find the home of their dreams. Make sure your home matches the tone of the season with these simple spring staging tips that will have you just as ready to sell as buyers are ready to buy!
Hire a landscaper
How do you get potential buyers to look inside your home? You have to catch their attention with the outside! Curb appeal is an important first step in attaining the interest of home buyers. While you can spruce up the outside of yo...
Retiring early is a great idea if you can afford it.
Unfortunately, few people plan for retirement as well as they should. A common rule of thumb is to save 10 times your final salary to retire by age 67. For someone with an annual salary of $50,000, that would mean having $500,000 saved in retirement funds.
If you want to retire early, you probably already know you need to have a good chunk of money saved. But there are some other things you can do too:
Check Federal BenefitsThe Social Securit...
