The 7 Deadly Sins of Home Selling Today

1. Greed “Greed is alive and well in Birmingham, AL,” says Alison Smith Jones. “As a former real estate agent, I like to keep up with the housing market in the area, so I am regularly checking out homes online, especially if they are located near our house. One...

How to Organize Your Bathroom on Nearly Any Budget

Declutter First As with most organizing projects, I recommend starting by decluttering your unwanted items. This is typically the hardest part of the process since you have to make decisions. Making decisions takes time and can be mentally exhausting. Try asking...

How to Cool Down a Room Without Air Conditioning

1. Cover Windows Leaving your windows uncovered during the sunniest hours of the day lets in a considerable amount of heat. When it is blazing outside, the smartest thing to do is block out the sun with an awning or shutters on your home’s exterior. Inside,...

8 Drought-Sensitive Ways to Start a Garden

1. Start With Your Soil Try to create soil that’s as healthy as possible for your plants. The first step is understanding your native soil and what it needs. “Your soil is a living thing, and it needs updating and ongoing care,” Gliksman says. Her practices...