Jeff Somers

If you don’t mind being poked and prodded, you might consider this side hustle.

Sometimes the decisions we make that should right our financial ship actually sink us faster.

When you need to stay alert and upright, there are alternatives to pounding coffee.

Sharing a bed and sleeping in shifts can reduce housing costs, sure. But it opens up more than one can of worms.

A commune-style community offers more financial and emotional benefits than you might realize.

You could spend a lot on installing gutter guards—but you shouldn’t.

One of the biggest stressors when buying a new house is the need to sell your current house first. But what if you didn’t have to wait?

If you need to flee the top floor of your home, do you have the necessary equipment?

A dropped or suspended ceiling is often used to conceal an old damaged or failing plaster ceiling—but there are other good reasons to consider installing one.

Here’s how to fix your cat scratches without a full re-upholstering.

Some folks love having people visit and stay in their home; others hate every moment of it. Here's what to do if you're among the latter.

No matter how safe your hotel is, someone has a key to your room. Here are the hotel safety tips you need to know.

Dealing with these small problems now will help avoid an expensive and disruptive problem later.

Showering probably isn't enough: One study found more than 60 different types of bacteria in the average belly button.

You can cook some pretty healthy meals using only ingredients from a dollar store.

Everyone’s favorite low-tack paper tape is useful for a lot more than just getting clean lines.

Do you have to rip it out and replace rotted wood? Not necessarily.

Climate change is making storms more violent and powerful. Here’s how you can be ready.

Whether you're fixing a crumbling foundation or a cracked sidewalk, your concrete needs a bonding agent.

Whether you're painting the interior or exterior of your home, take these steps to ensure a pleasing result.