Mistakes to Avoid When Using a Fire Pit or Grill | Is Your Home Ready For Summer Vacation? | My Top Summer Festivals

It's that time of year: Temperatures are rising, the school year is coming to a close, and the unofficial start of summer -- Memorial Day -- is just around the corner. Thank you to all who have served our country to protect our freedoms! Before everyone heads out on summer vacation, I want to bring

Save on Next Year's Taxes With This Home Improvement | Spring Home Maintenance and Gardening Tips

The Tax Man Cometh and "returneth" next year! If you're interested in qualifying for a tax credit up to $3,200 on next year's taxes, see the link below on Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit. If you're making updates to your home, you might as well see if you can get the tax credit while improv

Going Green | Saving for an Emergency | Indoor Planting

Happy Lunar New Year! Winter can seem dark and depressing once the holidays are over. But long, dark nights can also be the source of great beauty. I went to Alaska in September and saw the Northern Lights. They were surreal and hauntingly beautiful (scroll to the bottom to see my photo). The next f