Filed under: Bargains, Budgets, Home, Green No matter the size of your household, you're probably flushing and washing away far more water than you need to. But as utility prices and seasonal water needs climb while drought thresholds fall, the EPA is giving both you and Mother Earth a break...

Filed under: Budgets, Home Although gasoline prices are heading upward once again, they are nowhere near last summer's average high of $4.11 a gallon, meaning that you could drive more for less. But is that smart? As a matter of fact, one of the bright spots in this turbulent economy is that it...

Filed under: Budgets, Home If your household budget includes paying a lawn maintenance service and a pest control service every month, now is a great time to take matters into your own hands and save some green. When you consider that:

• Your lawn service can run $200 a month or more. Replace...

Filed under: Budgets, Home Just as President Obama gets handy swinging a figurative hammer to nail down an acceptable recovery plan for the automotive industry, he's also gearing up for a few improvements at the White House ? home improvements that, unlike past presidents, he'll be paying for...

Filed under: Borrowing, Home, Real Estate, Bankruptcy Contrary to headlines announcing falling home values, foreclosures and other consumer blues, there's now news that many homeowners are happy with their current homes and think this is a great time for buyers to enter the market. According to...

Filed under: Bargains, Home, Real Estate, Tax As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 recently signed into law, there are several energy conservation incentives for homeowners, including a never better opportunity to install replacement windows. There are lots of good...

Filed under: Home, Recession The daylight savings time switch is just a week away and a good time to think about outdoor improvements that will help you enjoy that extra daylight all spring and summer long. But with the economy in a spin, it's more important than ever to choose improvements that...

Filed under: Budgets, Home, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle The growing market for earth-friendly products and solutions has given homeowners a lot of choices, but how do you know what's truly green versus "greenwashed"? Here are five signs to help measure greenness.

• Start with the manufacturer: Green...

Filed under: Bargains, Home, Real Estate, Recession Hard times and tightening budgets are moving many to downsize their home life, an endeavor which may include adding a roommate to help share expenses. USA Today reports that many homeowners and even apartment renters are seeking housemates to...