Mary Beth Breckenridge

Taking care of appliances can increase their life, improve their performance and, in some cases, curb energy use or prevent disaster. RepairClinic.com, a Web site that sells appliance parts and...

As the kids get ready for college, it's a good time to clean out their childhood clutter, but collectibles experts Ralph and Terry Kovel recommend keeping these things: - Classics...

All you want to do is spruce up your kid's room with a new coat of paint. Your child, however, is envisioning an undersea pineapple theme a la SpongeBob SquarePants....

When you have put hours into creating a photo quilt, you want crisp images that will last. A new type of fabric made for printing computer-generated photos is designed to...

Proper lighting improves the atmosphere of a room and makes everyday tasks easier. The following advice from Kichler Lighting in Cleveland can help you select the right lighting fixture wattage,...

This is it. This is the year you're going to tackle all those little home improvements you've been putting off. To help you get started, we've put together a list...

A lot can go right when you've hired someone to clean your home. The house smells great, the floors aren't sticky anymore, and you don't have to spend your Saturdays...

When you're building or buying a home in your 30s, it's hard to know what you'll need in your 70s. Elements you include in a house now, though, can help...

Uninvited guests can be annoying. Uninvited guests who tear up your house, make noise in the middle of the night and leave a smelly mess behind are downright exasperating. That's...