Keeping track of your stuff can be easier than you think thanks to a new device that keeps an eye on your belongings. Just stick a special tag to anything you don’t want to lose—keys, tablet, purse, luggage, passport, phone—and add an app to your IPhone or IPad. Like magic, pixie dust appears so you Read More …

Amid all the excitement of the school year, there’s something a young man should remember: Within thirty days of your eighteenth birthday, you must register with the Selective Service. Not registering may mean not getting a driver’s license, certain jobs, job training, scholarships and student loans. Fortunately, it’s easy. You’ll probably get a card in Read More …

If you are a caregiver to an aging parent, relative or loved one, you’re not alone—and help is available. The eldercare locator can put you in touch with local home and community-based resources, such as in-home supportive care, transportation, and health and wellness programs. Call the Eldercare locator at 1-800-677-1116 or visit Eldercare.gov. The Eldercare Read More …

Although cooking is an art, when it comes to keeping the kitchen clean, you want science on your side. That’s where BLANCO, the leader in granite composite sinks for more than three decades, can come in. Engineers at the company created a granite composite material called SILGRANIT® that offers rock-hard durability and resistance to heat, Read More …

Dear parents, did you know science says to mix up how we play? Because creating pretend worlds…isn’t the same as playing outside…or making a masterpiece…or playing with a team. Different kinds of play give us different kinds of skills. Help us mix up the ways we play. Trust me, it’s not rocket science or anything

Every year, some thirty-five million americans move to a new home. if you’re ever among them, three simple steps can help you enjoy more savings and less stress: First, donate, sell or toss anything you don’t love, need or use. Next, comparison shop. The American Moving and Storage Association says get at least three free Read More …

Among the three million high school graduates this year are young men turning eighteen, who are required by law to register with the Selective Service System within thirty days of their birthday. Give your young man an important gift by reminding him to register. It costs nothing but can change his life for the better. Read More …

At least one thing in your life is easy to control. Fujitsu offers a full line of energy-efficient, ductless heating and cooling systems that let you control the individual temperature in each room, no matter what’s going on. And our new Wi-Fi-enabled systems allow you to control it from anywhere. This means customized comfort and Read More …

Here’s the secret to a beautiful, long-lasting deck with the warmth of wood. Don’t use wood. Upgrade to composite decking. Fiberon is available in five distinct styles and twenty gorgeous colors, and never needs sanding, staining or refinishing. You’ll spend more time enjoying your deck and less time maintaining it. Stain and fade resistant, composite Read More …

When moving to a new home, watch out for stowaways: gypsy moths. These insects are among the most destructive pests of trees and shrubs in America. So the US Department of Agriculture requires homeowners to inspect and remove gypsy moth egg masses from household goods prior to moving across state lines—and to get an official Read More …