tips and advice

  • 5 Ways Cops Know When You’re Texting and Driving

    If people won’t stop texting and driving for their own safety, states are hoping drivers will put down their phones to avoid a ticket and fine. Currently, 46 states and the District of Columbia have banned texting while driving, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. In Michigan, the law that bans texting while driving has been on the books since 2010, but the problem persists.

  • Good and Goofy Kitchen and Bath Design Ideas

    American Standard Beale hands-free kitchen faucet: Previous versions of hands-free faucets hid the activator toward the bottom or back of the faucet, making them hard to find when your hands are full or messy. Others required you to tap the faucet to get water flowing and then wash the spot you touched. American Standards’ Beale Selectronic puts the activator on the front of the faucet so it’s easy to find.

  • 10 Crucial Questions To Ask Before Choosing A Mortgage

    Before you even start searching for that perfect property, whether you’re searching for homes for sale in Chicago, IL, or Houston, TX, you’ll need to spend hours working with mortgage lenders to learn how to budget your finances for your home purchase.

  • 4 Reasons NOT To Pay Down Your Credit Cards

    If credit card debt has been looming over your head and draining your excess funds, the thought of quickly and aggressively demolishing it can sound like the best solution to improve your current financial standing. Read these tips on how to pay off credit cards strategically before you embark on an all-out war against your credit card debt. Unfortunately, paying off your credit cards in full, or even paying off enough to make a large dent in the amount you owe, isn’t immediately reflected in your credit score.

  • Is It a Good Idea to Buy in a High-Foreclosure Area?

    While foreclosed properties (and their surrounding neighborhoods) can offer great deals, there are also certain issues to watch out for when buying in an area with a high concentration of foreclosure homes for sale.

  • 7 Things Your Real Estate Agent Should Never Say

    "That smell will go away"? No. It won't.

  • The Definitive L.A. Driver’s Guide To Surviving El Niño

    Dear People of Los Angeles,

  • 9 Home Organization Secret Weapons

    Putting your home in order is never a simple or enjoyable task. But with a few smart purchases and some creative solutions, you can get each room in your house under control—and have them all stay that way. Continue reading to learn about some clever products that make organizing your space a cinch. | By BobVila.com, BobVila.com