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Believe it or not, being healthy at home isn’t just about what’s happening in your fridge. Sure, it’s a good starting point, but there are actually many ways to create a pro-health environment throughout your home. Here are five simple ways to start.
Declutter the kitchen. In this case, we’re not talking about knickknacks—we’re talking about food. Go through your cabinets, pantry, fridge and freezer and say goodbye to anything that’s been lingering for way too long. Donate canned goods you’...
Improving your credit score can sometimes be a lengthy project. But, consumer advisor Brian Acton tells Yahoo Finance, if you are planning to apply for a mortgage or other major loan, there are five strategies you can use that can help bump up your credit score in as little as 30 days:
Become an authorized user – You can piggyback off someone else’s good credit by having them add you as an authorized user to an account they’ve had for some time. As an authorized user, you can benefit from this...
The days of lounging on the beach in the sun and catching fireflies are numbered, which means one thing: summer is almost to a close. Ensure that your garden stays in tip-top shape through the colder months with these tips!
Get rid of weeds
Assess the state of your garden and weed out any problem areas. You don’t want overgrown weeds come late fall and winter, where you’ll really be regretting your choice not to take care of this problem early on.
Evaluate the soil situation
You may w...
Many people dream of owning a home, but it can be difficult to save enough money for a down payment and closing costs. Fortunately, federal, state and local governments offer a variety of programs to help people purchase their first home.
Federal ProgramsThe Federal Housing Administration (FHA) offers insured loans, which means that the lender will not lose money if the borrower defaults on the loan. FHA loans offer smaller down payments and lower closing costs than other types of loans and h...
It’s so easy to get caught up in the bliss of summer that, before you know it, the new school year is a week away. To avoid being struck with last minute panic, here are a few things to ask yourself before the first day of school.
Buy school supplies
See if you have anything you can use from previous years, and decide what you need to buy before even getting to the store. Some stores even have pre-made checklists to make shopping a breeze.
Books
Check online or see if anything was sent to yo...
There is no shortage of travel-related advice on the internet. From social media platforms like Pinterest to bloggers ready to give their worldly knowledge, you can find out just about anything about traveling on the World Wide Web. But, there’s something about listening to podcasts that’s both informative and comforting, especially with a trip on the horizon.
Listen to these travel podcasts before, during, or after your travels!
Condé Nast’s very own travel podcast, Tra...
We are so cautious and aware of expiration dates for some items rather than others. Just because it doesn’t have a stamp on it does not mean it’s meant to last forever. Start keeping track of when to replace household items like these to live a much healthier life.
Fire extinguisher: every 5–15 years
This item is really easy to forget because it does last a while, but every so often it’s a good idea to check the pressure gauge attached to see if it’s in the green zone—an indication that...
