So you’ve cleaned every piece of china you have to within an inch of its life, and now you are ready to conquer your crystal. Fine, sparkling crystal pieces add a wonderful ambience to any table setting, so we’ve gathered care tips here that will help your crystal be all it can be!

Save old shower curtains for painting or remodeling. Cut in squares to protect carpeting in bad weather. Throw an old curtain over the spare tire to keep suitcases from being scuffed in the trunk of your car.

As soaring energy and food costs continue to drive up consumer expenditures around the country, increased moving expenses are no exception for renters looking for a new place to call home this year. In fact, more than 50 percent of renters said they have either already spent, or anticipate spending more on their move this year compared to years past, according to a national survey by Apartments.com.

Question: What is the best drinking water for my family?

Answer: Tap water filtered through a filter water pitcher is considered by many to be the best drinking water for your family, even better than most bottled waters. Why?

If you’re like me, you really enjoy being outdoors, but as soon as temperatures drop a few degrees in the fall, you’re shivering. However, a few easy changes will allow you to enjoy your outdoor spaces for a few more months out of the year.

Sure, we all think we’ll have great knees and hips 20 years from now… I know I don’t like to consider the alternatives! However, the smartest folks are planning now to make sure their homes accommodate the challenges of aging or even the occasional injury or setback.