14 Things You Should Stop Buying in 2023

Kardasov Films / Shutterstock.com While another year of progress hasn’t brought us flying cars yet, we’ve gained countless everyday conveniences in recent decades. We can do everything from make a cup of coffee to make a room smell better with just the press of a button. And cheap disposables and ready-made products also make our … Read more

8 of the Most Dangerous Roads in America

Andrey Armyagov / Shutterstock.com More than 46,000 people lose their lives in traffic accidents in the United States each year. Fatality statistics are one way of measuring a highway’s perils. Another gauge is the fear factor, tallied in tight, hairpin turns, blinding fog that stretches for miles or icy, subzero-degree roads raked by winds powerful … Read more

17 Home Renovations That Add Value to Your House

Yellowj / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. Even if you’re not planning to sell your home any time soon, when you consider remodeling, you face this inevitable question: How much will this improvement add to the value of my home? Surprisingly, much of the time the answer is … Read more

The Top 15 Cities for Remote Workers in 2023

Alex Brylov / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on LawnStarter. Freedom of location is one of the biggest perks of remote work. With a strong Wi-Fi connection, you could take Zoom calls from a beachside villa, a mountaintop chalet, or a lawn chair in your backyard. To help you find the optimal spot … Read more

7 Hot House Paint Colors for 2023

mimagephotography / Shutterstock.com Ready for some new inspiration for your home? Paint companies can help. Every year, house paint brands announce a new paint color for the new year to spark your imagination and help to create your perfect space. Following are some of the colors of the year chosen specifically for 2023 by some … Read more

The 9 Most American-Made Cars You Can Buy

Maurizio Fabbroni / Shutterstock.com Want to buy an all-American car? Sorry, it’s more complicated than simply looking at the brand name. Just because an auto brand is headquartered and has factories in the U.S. doesn’t mean all the parts for all its vehicles were made here or that American hands assembled them. For instance, the … Read more