Protect Yourself and Your Home from Flooding

By: Gwen Moran

Published: September 7, 2011

Few places in the country are considered free from flooding, so protect your home and family.

Secrets to Buying Distressed Properties

By: FOXmls.com

Published: September 1, 2011

The media is filled these days with news about distressed properties. Following is a tutorial on distressed properties to help you separate some of the fact from fiction: Distressed Properties Defined: Contrary to popular opinion, distressed properties are not always in bad shape. In fact, the term "distressed" has less to do with the condition of the house than it does with the status of the mortgage. Basically a distressed property is one that the bank has foreclosed or for which the current mortgage is worth more than what the owners are able to ask when selling.

How to Meditate...Even if You Think You Can't

By: FOXmls.com

Published: September 1, 2011

The everyday hustle and bustle of modern life leaves little time for reflection, much less meditation. Yet researchers have determined that downtime actually increases retention of new information and assists in productivity.

How to Sell Your Home Fast in a Troubled Economy

By: FOXmls.com

Published: September 1, 2011

Whether you are relocating, purchasing a new property or simply needing to move ahead, it's sometimes necessary to sell a home fast. Unfortunately, that is easier said than done during a buyer's market.

Butterscotch Poached Pears

Butterscotch Poached Pears

Serves 6

Ingredients:

• 3 cups dry white wine
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 strip lemon peel
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 whole cinnamon stick
• 4 whole cloves
• 6 firm ripe pears (Bartlett or Bosc)
• 1 1/4 cup butterscotch sauce, store-bought or homemade

Directions

Hidden Dangers After Flood: Check Your Fireplace and HVAC

By: Dona DeZube

Published: September 1, 2011

Damage from rainwater and flooding post-natural disaster can mean wrecked siding, soaked drywall, and carpets made of mud. But less obvious damage may lurk inside your home in fireplaces, furnaces, and appliances.

Consumer Reports Shines a Light on the Best CFL and LED Bulbs

By: HouseLogic.com

Published: September 1, 2011

Consumers have better choices and more savings with the newest lightbulbs.

Why Behind-the-Scenes Work Is Key to Selling a Property

By: FOXmls.com

Published: August 1, 2011

Anyone can put a "For Sale" sign on a property, but an experienced real estate process makes all the difference when it comes to marketing and promoting a property. Following are some examples of what goes on behind the scenes in promoting a property:

How to Make the Airport a More Pleasant Experience

By: FOXmls.com

Published: August 1, 2011

From extensive security checks to lost luggage, it's no wonder millions of Americans list a trip to the airport right up there with a visit to the dentist.

Fortunately, with a bit of planning and preparation it's possible to make your next trip nearly painless - if not downright pleasant.

Easy Ways to Replace Those 'Bad for You' Foods

By: FOXmls.com

Published: August 1, 2011

Learning what to eat is just as important as learning what to avoid.

Eat the wrong foods and chances are you will undermine all attempts to control your appetite.

Eat the right foods and you might be surprised at how easy it is to give up even the worst habits.

Following are the leading culinary culprits that leave you wanting more, as well as some easy replacements sure to satisfy: