Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

An air conditioner may be the first appliance you think of as a respite from the heat, but it isn’t always the smartest (or cheapest) fix. Nor does it have to work alone. Turning on a ceiling fan at ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Designing a home comes with a whirlwind of flooring, paint, and furnishing choices. So, you might get caught up in all of these decisions and ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

If you’re furnishing an outdoor or semi-outdoor porch, patio, or veranda where you’ll lounge on warm spring days, you may want to supplement the shade with a ceiling fan — it’s a great way to keep ...