Finishes are great for protecting wood, but they start to look dingy over time. If your wood furniture or flooring needs to be revitalized, consider stripping off the old finish. It’s important to first protect yourself from the harsh treatment used on wo...

A thermostat turns your furnace and air conditioner on or off depending on the temperature in the room and the setting on the thermostat. Programmable and standard thermostats are installed the same way. A new or improved thermostat can help increase ener...

Picking out a bottle of wine or ordering wine at a restaurant seems like it should be a simple process, but it often isn't. Beyond the basic question of red or white, you need to choose the type of grape, the level of quality and the region for the wine....

The only thing worse than bad credit is no credit. If you are younger, or have just moved from a cash-based economy, there's a chance you've never had a credit card or loan, and therefore never had a credit history. There are several ways you can get a cr...

Being poor is nothing to be ashamed about. You can make this dark cloud over your life float away by taking control of your expenses. Surviving starts with this simple rule: don't spend more than you earn. Staying physically and mentally healthy, shopp...

Computer experts recommend backing up important files regularly, but we often forget to back up email files. For many, email and contacts are among the most important data on the computer. Backing up your Outlook data is as simple as copying a single file...

Wallpaper can help add color, patterns, and texture to a room to make it more inviting and comfortable. If you plan on adding wallpaper in your home, accurately estimating how much you need helps ensure that you don’t get too much or too little for your p...

Hydroponic tomatoes are grown in a nutrient solution rather than soil, although they are typically placed in a non-soil material that can support their roots and hold the nutrients. Growing tomatoes hydroponically allows the grower to raise them in a cont...

Torres scored his very first Chelsea goal as the Chelsea beat West Ham 3-0.

US President Barack Obama condemned the violence and accused Assad of seeking help from Iran.