As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Although I enjoy spending time outside — walking, swimming, even picnicking — at the end of the day, I prefer to sleep on a real mattress in a place with a toilet that flushes, not under a mosquito ...

My family and I love nothing more than spending time in the great outdoors. Whether it’s basketball in the driveway or an outdoor movie night in the backyard, we aim to be alfresco whenever possible — ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Spending time outdoors is a rite of passage during the summertime. Unfortunately, so are bug bites. And ...

As panicked headlines around the world will testify, bed bugs have made a big comeback. While it’s fair to say the widely loathed pests never went away — they are easily transmitted from one person or ...