Skye McEowen
Spring-Clean Your Sofa
Couch seen some spills? Before you start scrubbing, know how to decode the care symbols on upholstery and fabric labels
5 Money-Saving Ways to Warm Up the House
On average, nearly half of household energy expenses go toward heating and cooling. Here, ways to keep warm without cranking the thermostat
3 Questions to Ask Yourself About Your Smoke Alarms
The end of Daylight Saving Time (November 4, this year) serves as an informal reminder to replace smoke-alarm batteries. Changes to fire code mean now’s a good time to consider these Qs, too
What to Do with Paint Leftovers
Finished a major project? Here’s how to deal with a little extra paint (or a lot)
How to Winterize Your Grill and Outdoor Kitchen Appliances
Whether you've got a charcoal kettle on wheels or a gas grill built into an outdoor kitchen, here's how to store your grill during the off-season.
Things to Do Before You Leave for Vacation
Avoid mere inconveniences—as well as potential catastrophes—by taking care of some not-so-obvious to-do list items
Why More Pets Go Missing on July 4th Than Any Other Day of the Year
Prep your dog for noisy fireworks on Independence Day