Jalene Hahn: Don’t wait: Have the money talk before you tie the knot
Existing debt is often a contentious topic especially if one party has a disproportionate amount. Deciding how to tackle the debt will impact other priorities.
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Goodwill stores have a message: Please stop donating trash
Across the country, thrift stores have been flooded by household items, the offerings of people who have been homebound for months and are eager to clear out some of their possessions.
Gathering again? Gifts to wow and thank your host
There are so many ways to be thoughtful in your gift-giving; just take a few moments to reflect on your hosts and think outside the usual.
This crisp pinot grigio stands out in the crowd at only $12
Three standout wines from Spain highlight our list this week: a delicious albariño from Rias Baixas in Galicia and two natural wines from central Spain.
Container gardens let you grow food in a small space
Container gardening starts with picking a pot that’s the correct size.
Pete the Planner: Encourage grads to start saving for retirement now
New grads will face many challenges, but if they address the retirement challenge from the very beginning, everything else will fall into place.
Millennial Money: Befriend your money and reap the benefits
A more positive relationship can help you feel more confident and empowered to make the most of your money.
How to plan an eco-friendly remodel without overspending
Whether you’re incorporating sustainability into your kitchen remodel or making specific changes to lower your utility bills, a green remodel doesn’t have to be expensive. It can even save you money in the long term.
Sauteing and frying: Tips and recipes to help you master stovetop cooking techniques
No matter what you’re cooking, or what heat source you’re using, the aim is always the same: apply heat at the right level, and at the right rate, so that the surface of the food and its interior are done cooking at the same time.
HGTV’s Mina Starsiak Hawk on childproofing with style
Mina Starsiak Hawk is an Indianapolis-based business owner and the star of HGTV’s nationally acclaimed hit renovation show “Good Bones,” now filming its seventh season.
Zionsville mom helps others create organized and functional spaces
Baer, who lives in Zionsville and is a residential organizer and a mom to two, shares organization tips on her Instagram page, thebaerminimalist, and offers services that include organization and setup of belongings in a new home, decluttering in preparation to list a home for sale, creating space for a new family addition, making sense of existing spaces (including closets and pantries) and planning, shopping for and implementing organizational products.
Q&A with Sonja and Alex Overhiser of A Couple Cooks
Sonja Overhiser said her interest in cooking didn’t begin until adulthood. She ate Hot Pockets and cereal throughout college.
Your kitchen sink probably needs a little TLC. Here’s how to take care of it.
He guesses 9 out of 10 people don’t pay as much attention to their sinks as they should.
Right at Home: The bandana gets some new twists in decor
As is often the case with fashion trends, bandana prints have gravitated from the wardrobe to the rest of the home. These days, they fit comfortably in many décor styles, including farmhouse, vintage and cottagecore.
Patio furniture: Experts give tips for finding pieces that will last
If you’re thinking about buying new outdoor furniture, it’s time to move.
Pete the Planner: Life insurance is an important financial-planning tool
Twenty years ago, you took action on a major hole in your financial plan and then spent the last 20 years making the best of the time you bought yourself.
Add beauty, function to your garden with a path
A well-designed path can do more than keep your feet dry. It can tell you where to walk, and also guide your eyes and imagination.
Celebrate Mother’s Day by upping your gift game this year
Mother’s Day is here again and, yes, we’re still in a pandemic.
Humane Society president discusses surge of pandemic pet ownership, what animals can teach us
In a time of crisis, when people feel things are uncertain and people feel isolated or scared, to be able to bond with an animal is so important.
After years of being the ‘it’ neutral, gray may be on its way out
Gray-haters (or grayters, as I like to call them) complain that the color is ubiquitous, and, to some degree, they’re right.