As the cold weather moves in, the blankets make their way out of storage. If your home is anything like mine, this means they usually end up scattered all over the living room. Help your home stay ...

A CD ladder is a simple way to earn more on your cash without locking it all up. Here's why it makes sense for 2026.

Certificates of deposit rates dipped moderately in the second half of 2024 due to Federal Reserve interest rate cuts but have bounced back in 2025, with the best CD rates falling into the 4.5% range.

A CD ladder consists of opening several CDs with different maturity dates. A CD ladder's benefit is you can earn high rates and also have access to portions of your money at frequent intervals. With a ...

Ever wonder what to do with that old, rickety ladder in the backyard? Joanne Palmisano, DIYer guru and author of two internationally acclaimed books, Salvage Secrets and Salvage Secrets Design & Décor ...

Instead of spending money on a generic-looking Ikea bookshelf or an expensive towel drying rack for the bathroom, DIY Life suggests taking that old wooden ladder that may be taking up space in your ...

A bond ladder is an investment strategy that involves purchasing multiple bonds that mature at different times. The ladder analogy is an apt visual tool to describe how bond ladders work: Each rung of ...

You will need proper access equipment to reach ceilings and the tops of walls comfortably and safely when you're decorating or repairing them. Don't improvise by balancing on chairs or boxes. If you ...

If Dollar Tree has taught DIYers anything, it's that home organization doesn't have to break the bank. With a few bucks, some time to cruise the aisles, and some household tools, you can use ordinary ...

If you have a large aluminum extension ladder it can be difficult to maneuver to the room or outdoor area where you plan on setting up the ladder. If you have access to a welder you can build a simple ...