Jeff Somers

One of the best sources for cheap stuff: the bags people lose at the airport and never bother to claim.

Outlet grocery stores—aka salvage groceries or food liquidators—buy up food that’s almost expired, dented, or otherwise imperfect and sell it to you at a large discount.

If they scream "tacky" to you, here's how to hide them without risking a security deposit or spending a fortune.

When you get one of these unexpected check in the mail, think twice before cashing it.

If you can't replace it, you may be able to save it.

If you’re earning 0.5% in a savings account, you’re actually losing money.

If your vinyl siding is still in good shape, you shouldn’t hesitate to paint it.

If you had to purchase private mortgage insurance to get your home loan, don’t wait around for your lender to cancel it.

Whether you’re crashing at a friend’s or waiting on a bed delivery, sleeping on the couch doesn’t have to be a nightmare.

Sometimes folks slap nice finishes on a poorly renovated home and hope you won't notice.

From your outlets to your gutters, the electricity in your house is constantly conspiring to kill you.

No, they didn’t just drive by and happen to notice you need a new roof.

Electricity's great and all, but sometimes power outlets can be an eyesore.

Your new home has great natural light, tremendous flow, and smells like the inside of a cigarette.

Lots of bugs look similar to each other, but pose very different risks to your home.

You're already going as a procrastinator. Might as well get creative with it.

A vine-covered house might look charming, but these invasive plants could be doing real damage.

Smart appliances are everywhere—and you probably don't need them.

If you're willing to put in the effort and time, you can get great stuff that people are giving away.

You’ve got some land and you want to build a house. What’s the most cost-effective house to build?