Doing It Yourself is cheaper, right? Not necessarily, says Philadelphia-based interior architecture and design expert Glenna Stone. Depending on the project, amateurs beware. “If you don’t have the expertise, you could end up paying between 10% and 40% more,” Stone says. Why? While your DIY labor is technically free, your lack of know-how can […]
You know one of the main (only) reasons you love going to Costco is getting to graze at all the sample tables. And when it’s free, everything tastes good, am I right? Well, the researchers at thekitchn.com did the arduous task of tasting for you, and according to their findings, these are the top appetizers […]
Jennifer Garner is a well-known and highly respected actress, but who knew she’d become an internet sensation for…cooking? Since last December, Garner has been sharing her favorite family recipes and cooking videos on Facebook and Instagram for fans and friends to watch, and believe me, it’s almost like you are sitting on a stool in […]
These days, the elite fashion bloggers can boast multimillion dollar campaigns, so it’s not surprising that every aspiring trendsetter thinks they’ve got what it takes to be the next big style maven. But not all bloggers are created equal. According to thefashionspot.com, these stand out from the pack thanks to their one-of-a-kind sartorial sense and […]
Google announced that it is going to terminate its “social media app,” Google+, in 2019. While Google claims this decision is in response to increasingly poor use and uptake of Google+ among individuals, it might have a little something to do with a potentially large-scale vulnerability in the app’s API (Application Program Interface) that may […]
The supersizing phenomenon and ballooning portion sizes are considered a major player in the startling rise of obesity rates in the last few decades. But before you get discouraged, there’s new research that suggests we can turn this around. A study in the April edition of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that exposure […]
Home remodeling continues to increase in frequency as more Baby Boomers are electing to age in place and even Gen Xers opt to improve their current homes rather than trading up to newer ones. In fact, home remodeling has surged by about 30% in the past five years, according to the latest report from BuildFax, […]
According to the experts at House Logic, December and the Holidays are a great time to shop around for major appliances. The season rivals inventory clear-out bargains as the best time of year for sales on appliances. And if you’ve got more than one appliance on the fritz, holidays are often the time to find incentives for […]
Last week, Meghan Markle attended a meeting with The Association of Commonwealth Universities at King’s College London, where she discussed the role of higher education. Though the gathering was closed to the public, Kensington Palace shared a photo of the royal at work, discussing issues like human trafficking, modern slavery, gender equality, peace and reconciliation, […]
Your difficulty in getting your favorite jeans up over your hips has probably already told you this, but did you know that Americans gain about one or two pounds during the holiday season every year? While this may not sound like much, research shows it adds up over the years. Luckily, there are ways to […]