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How to Quiet a Noisy Window Air Conditioner
If your noisy air conditioner is becoming a nuisance, use these easy fixes from the pros. Whether you have a window unit or built-in ducts, air conditioners are a necessity in warm climates. However, over time, they can develop a familiar rattle that doesn't seem to...
Can You Paint Countertops? What to Know Before Trying This DIY Kitchen Update
If you don't like your current countertops, you might assume your only option is to replace them with a high-end stone, like marble or granite. And while these options can increase your home value, they're also expensive and require a lot of maintenance. If a costly...
How Much Does It Cost to Freeze Your Eggs?
According to a Yale Medicine article, in 2009, only 475 women froze their eggs in the United States. Since then, the costs have gone down and the technology has improved. In 2016, 7,276 women had done it.1 A 2022 report from the American Society of Reproductive...
7 Children’s Books by Black Authors That Show the Beauty of Black Families
After searching three continents for bilingual books with Black children in the lead, I teamed up with an illustrator to self-publish my own early reader series that began with, Xavier, the Superhero: A Bilingual Adventure Book About a Boy, a Bear, and Bravery, on...
What Is a Dormer? The Most Common Types to Consider
Wondering what to call that window jutting out from your roof? Learn more about dormer windows, including pros, cons, and installation considerations. Simply put, a dormer is a vertical window that is set on a slanted roof. Prominent in 16th-century European...
How To Raise Kids Who Are Healthy Eaters with Culturally Inclusive Foods
Culturally traditional foods are portrayed as less healthy. This food activist and nutrition expert says with these tips, Black families can create better habits with the foods they love. PHOTO: STUDIO FIRMA/STOCKSY From fried foods to palm-oil-based stews,...
6 U.S. Islands Where You Can Buy a Home for Under $150k
Island living sounds like a dream, but the cost prevents most of us from making that dream a reality. However, the U.S. is full of islands where buying a vacation home is more accessible than you might think. So before you grab your passport in search of affordable...
Why Are Adjustable-Rate Mortgages So Popular Again?
Are you wondering what exactly is an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM)? And why are people suddenly so interested in them again? Experts explain why. On This Page Why are ARMs popular again? How are ARMs different now? How to know if an ARM is right for you When getting...
How an “Unusable” Back Yard Was Transformed Into One Family’s Private Resort
The overhaul by Kate Anne Design Build took both recreation and proper drainage into consideration. Jeffrey Brian Riemer When tasked with turning a normal Southern California yard into an oasis, the landscape designers at Kate Anne Design Build set about converting...
