Jeff Somers's posts

Who says these old features don't still have a place in modern living?

Here’s what to do if you suddenly realize you can’t really afford your new house.

One sign that you’re a grown-up is making your living room more people-focused.

Here's what to know now so you don't have a financial emergency when the bill comes.

Whether it’s a one-day job or a big project, getting your house ready for contractors will make them—and you—much…

Having some cash salted away in your home is a really useful thing.

Having a professional home inspection is crucial when buying a house—just don’t assume your inspector will check…

It’s about more than just health and fitness—it can have a real economic impact on you personally.

If you’ve got an old-school tube TV that’s no longer functioning, you can get rid of it—or you can transform it into…

If you own a home, you should have a home equity line of credit open. It might just save your ass.

Painting your hardwood floors might sound crazy, but it could be the good sort of crazy.

The best erasers for paper, film, fabric, and your most embarrassing memories. Well, not that last one.

As the remote-work dream recedes for more people, the package thieves celebrate.

Here's the best use for every knife in your knife block—plus a few extras.

Chandeliers do not equal automatic elegance if you don’t know what you’re doing.

Here's how to handle the epidemic of super-bright and downright blinding high beams on our roads.

You probably don’t need one—and you get exactly the same benefits from a much cheaper solution.

If the sump pump in your basement or crawlspace constantly cycles, here’s what to do.

If you think a California King is the epitome of stupidly large beds, you’re missing out.

There’s a science to letting the water drip in order to prevent frozen and burst pipes.