Ever wanted to go on a road trip but don’t have the funds? Here’s how you can live your dreams while only spending a little. The beauty of a road trip vacation versus a trip abroad is that you will have the freedom to go where you like. By using our tips and tricks you …
We call those guys “predators…”…said the receptionist at my HVAC contractor. Our AC unit broke down in our third floor condo as we were renovating (and living in it) with several 90+ degree days in the forecast. Our usual contractor was booked solid and recommended we use someone else to fix it. The quote? $11,536.17. They …
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School’s (almost) out for summer—which means it’s time to start planning a getaway. If Europe is on your agenda, Travel + Leisure has you covered with lots of ways to save money as you plan. But the very first step is knowing how to be in the right place at the right time. For that, …
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You don’t have to be a kid to delight in a Disney cruise—it has ocean-view spas, Broadway-caliber shows, and restaurants named after animated characters but staffed by top chefs. Balancing non-stop entertainment for children with adults-only spaces and sophisticated dining options has helped these cruise lines, including Disney, excel at appealing to families. Grown-ups really …
As famed writer Wallace Stegner once said, America’s national parks are “the best idea we ever had.” And with warmer weather approaching, now’s the time to start planning a hike around the national or state park nearest you. To help you plan the perfect adventure, Yelp compiled a list of the best hikes in the …
It’s easy to take walking for granted as a form of exercise. After all, it’s how we move around in the world every day, so it can be hard to believe it’ll knock off pounds. But research shows that walking is a surprisingly strong health and fitness strategy. It matters how you walk, though. A …
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Before: Not-Bad Before Sleek and stylish, this master bathroom looks like an “after” before the makeover even begins. The space includes all necessary amenities but in HGTV fan isabellaandmaxrooms’ own words, it “lacked personality.” After: Even Better After Just a few key but relatively inexpensive updates make a dramatic difference. By simply updating the room’s …
My natural eyebrows are sparse, short and practically non-existent. I’ve spent the majority of my twenties experimenting with different ways to fill them and with each method came a completely different result. Most makeup artists will tell you that the eyebrows should look like sisters instead of twins. Mine look like distant relatives. So, you …
Improvement 1: Bathroom mini makeover—$430 If you’ve long wanted the elegance of natural stone in your home, consider a new granite bathroom vanity top, which is a great, affordable way to get it. You can now find granite tops at Lowe’s, Home Depot and other home centers. Prices range from $150 to $450 depending on …
Your flat ab challenges, solved We tend to obsess about our belly pooch, cutting foods and adding moves to try to flatten things out. Guess what: That focus may not be such a bad thing. Research shows that storing excess weight in the midsection is particularly unhealthy, as it’s linked to diabetes and heart disease. …