Home sweet home.
A few months ago, a friend's perfect world came crashing down. Her parents faced the threat of foreclosure, and she lost her job. Stuck with a huge school debt to pay, she was at her wit's end. I'm glad to say things on the job front worked out for her, and now she's been given a slight reprieve with the freezing of foreclosures. Several banks, including the one my friend belongs to, have halted Read more
If you're putting a fence around your property, building a deck or an addition, or planting trees, it's important to know exactly where your property lies before you begin. There are several ways to determine your property lines. Many property developers drive metal pegs into the corners of each property lot, about four to five feet underground. You can locate them by scanning a metal detector Read more
According to Zillow, Hunger Games star Josh Hutcherson has just purchased a Hollywood Hills home for $2.5 million. The house, a midcentury-modern property surrounded by trees, is no stranger to celebrity residents. Prior owners include Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams, as well as Ellen DeGeneres. While it's only a little over 1,800 square feet, this two-bedroom, two-bath home boasts an Read more
Getting a will is not just for those who are on the cusp of retiring. People of all ages should consider writing one, says Business Insider. Here's why. Despite the well-known fact that everyone alive today will kick the bucket at one point or another, nearly 60 percent of Americans admitted in a 2011 poll conducted by online legal service Rocket Lawyer that they didn't have a will. RELATED: 14 Read more
Sure, it may be some serious cash, but dedicated fans may find the price of admission worth it if they can live in Leonardo DiCaprio's Malibu beach house this Summer. Recently updated and ready for Summer parties, this seven-bedroom compound — it includes a main house, loft, and guest cottage — is perfect for hosting friends and family. The listing reads: Just completed a beautiful remodel Read more
Do you have what it takes to buy a home? Consider this exhaustive guide from Kiplinger. Tired of renting? It could be a great time to buy your first home. In many cities, home prices have bottomed, and rents have risen. Mortgage rates are still superlow. In fact, homes haven't been as affordable since 1971. On the downside, in many cities, buyers have fewer homes from which to choose and more Read more
If you love rich, woodsy scents, here's your new shower buddy: Indigo Wild Cedar Zum Bar ($4). Don't let its tough-guy exterior fool you, though. Behind the swirls of the black and white bar exist skin-softening olive, palm, and coconut oils. There's also goat's milk in the formulation, which is neither too alkaline or acidic, playing nicely with the natural pH balance of skin. And speaking of Read more
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds held hands Saturday while out for a walk in Vancouver. They also stopped in to get lunch at the city's Sophie's Cosmic Cafe. Ryan and Blake are together in his hometown north of the border for a little getaway during a break from work. Blake's just wrapped up a season of Gossip Girl, and will soon hit the road to promote her big Summer movie, Oliver Stone's Savages. Read more
You went for a gorgeous two-hour hike in the woods, brought back some great photos and uh-oh — you also brought back some poison ivy. When you accidentally brush up against this plant, the uroshiol oil rubs onto your skin, and can instantly create redness, raised bumps, blisters, and an insatiable itch. First and foremost, get out of the clothes you were wearing on the hike and wash the oil off Read more
Alcohol. Sulfates. Silicones. Is it time for your hair to go into chemical rehab? Each of these common ingredients has a purpose, but they can also be overused, causing the hair to act out. Get educated on what's in your hair products and figure out a few simple solutions for better strands when you continue reading. Read more
