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Growing tomatoes in your own backyard is one of the small pleasures of home ownership. A few plants can provide a tasty crop and a summer garden project for the whole family.
As with any garden plant, knowing the proper way to care for it from the start will ensure the best result. We’ve [...]

Our sister site, Appliance.net has another great article with tips on how we can save money by using our appliances to our advantage.
Coffeemakers —Save on pricey coffeehouse blends by brewing your morning cup at home. Resisting a three dollar cup of coffee will save you nearly $1,000 per year!
Freezers —Stock up on frozen foods when [...]

Here are some helpful tips from our sister-site Appliance.net that should make doing laundry easier, if not your favorite task of the week:

As your laundry accumulates, pre-sort it into designated baskets for lights, darks and whites. This way, a load will be ready to throw in the washer whenever you have a minute to spare.
While [...]

It’s good for the earth and it’s good for your bank account: Saving Energy.
Also, this simple eco – friendly task may not only cut your bills but may also add a sense of safety and security to your home. With this you can utilize your home or contents insurance from norwich union or other [...]

When I was a kid, my parents had a spare freezer in the garage that held cans of soda. (It probably held many other foods, but as a kid, soda was the only important one.) Besides the soda, what I remember most about the refrigerator was that it opened by pulling down on [...]

One of the key components of your homeowners insurance policy is your premises liability coverage.
Premises liability involves your responsibility as a property owner to maintain safe conditions for people while on your property. As a homeowner, you can be held liable for injuries which occur in or around your home. (or in this case [...]

Are we a more mellow nation these days? Over the 10 year period from 1998 to 2007 the number of arson fires in America is down by 50%. Is it a sign of a calmer society? Or is it just a reflection of a society growing richer year by year. It will [...]

In 2005 the comptroller of the currency, John C. Dugan, was among the first to sound the alarm that interest only and negative amortization loans were a looming threat to the stability of the mortgage banking system. Speaking to a consumer advocacy group, Dugan painted a troublesome picture of option-ARM lending. Many buyers, [...]

Here are some helpful tips from appliance.net for getting the smell out of the fridge.
We’ve all experienced power outages and the mess of melted and spoiled food that must be cleaned once the power is restored. If the power is out for an extended period of time, the smell of rotten food can be [...]

Halloween has come and gone and Thanksgiving isn’t far away. If you live in Southern California, it can only mean one thing. The arrival of Manure Season. If you’ve never lived in Los Angeles, you might not realize that we too have seasons. Not the seasons that Easterners are used to, [...]

NEW YORK, May 1, 2008 — Millions of Americans are expected to celebrate National Bicycle Awareness Month by leaving their cars behind and hopping onto their bikes during the week of May 12-16 for National Bike to Work Week. Unfortunately, bicycles have become a major target of thieves, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.).
Almost [...]

I’m installing a pool—what kind of insurance do I need?
All pools—from a simple above-ground kiddy pool to an aquatic extravaganza—can be dangerous and need to be properly insured and comply with local safety standards.
According to the Center for Disease Control, over 3,200 people drown each year. Among children, ages one to four, most drowned in [...]

Renters insurance provides financial protection against the loss or destruction of your possessions when you rent a house or apartment. While your landlord may be sympathetic to a burglary you have experienced or a fire caused by your iron, destruction or loss of your possessions is not usually covered by your landlord’s insurance. Because [...]

Every homeowner’s insurance policy includes some coverage for loss of your stuff. You know, your furniture, your clothing, your music, your dishes. Your Stuff. But you can’t claim it if you can’t show you had it. The Insurance Information Institute has a great little tool for taking an inventory of [...]

Here is a great little article from the Insurance Information Institute discussing typical homeowners insurance policies. They assume the standard coverages in a Homeowners-3 policy. (the most common in the US.)
Question # 1: Am I covered for direct losses due to fire, lightning, tornadoes, wind storms, hail, explosions, smoke, vandalism and theft?
Yes. The [...]

1. Price ShopDon’t just buy the first policy your current carrier offers you. Spend a few minutes talking to a couple of agents. Use a website like HomeOwner.Net or 4BestQuotes.Com to find a top local agent who can give you a competitive quote. It’ll take some time, but could save you [...]