Category: Home & Garden

Ways to Help Prevent Your Pipes from Freezing

The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety says a burst pipe can cause more than $5,000 in water damage. That’s because the damage can be extensive. While we can’t control the weather, there are things we can do to prevent pipes from freezing:Drain water from pipes that are likely...

Seven Ways to Recycle Your Christmas Tree

If you enjoyed a real Christmas tree this holiday season, you might now be wondering how to recycle your tree. While most cities have special curbside pickup schedules, and some Boy Scout troops will even pick up trees for a small fee, trashing your tree isn’t the only option. Here...

Vans invites high school art students to participate in the Vans Custom Culture art competition

Vans invites high school art students nationwide to participate in the ninth year of Vans Custom Culture, an art competition built to inspire creativity and show support for art programs in schools. Vans Custom Culture was created to empower high school students to embrace their originality through art and design,...

After-Christmas Sales at Macy’s, Kohl’s and More

Whether you have saved some cash or Santa dropped off a few gift cards, you want to make sure you spend wisely. List of the best bargains. The Best After-Christmas Sales American Eagle: Get 50% off The Holiday Collection. Aéropostale: Save up to 80% off all clearance. Express: Take an additional 30% off clearance for...

Gifting Mishaps: Stores With the Best Return Policies

No one wants to get stuck with unnecessary goods or be put through the wringer for a shopping mistake—especially during the holidays. To take the hassle out of the season, RetailMeNot has compiled a list of retailers with the easiest and most seamless returns processes. Bed Bath & Beyond If...

The Final Countdown to Christmas is on at Toys”R”Us

In 2016, nearly 156 million Americans shopped on “Super Saturday” (the last Saturday before Christmas) – more than the number of consumers that shopped during Thanksgiving weekend*. So when last-minute shoppers are down the wire, they can count on getting gifts in-hand when shopping at a Toys”R”Us® store – something...