Yes, improving insulation and installing programmable thermostats can help reduce home heating costs during the winter. But did you know that keeping rodents, birds and other unwelcome animals out can also help curb heating expenses? Or that it can be significantly cheaper to heat only the areas of a home that you actually use?

As cold weather advances, homeowners throughout the country can expect to see a substantial increase in energy prices. The price of heating oil, natural gas and electricity is projected to jump by nearly 20 percent. To maximize a home's energy efficiency, consider these tips.

Concerns over children's cold remedies have many parents thinking twice before opening the medicine cabinet to treat their little one's cough or cold. Here is some simple advice for keeping children healthy during winter months.

As Mother Nature wows us with fantastic fall colors and scenery, the latest trends in fall decorating and entertaining bring the beauty of the great outdoors inside. Give your home some fall-time flare by adding nature-inspired decor with unexpected crafty details.

When the holiday giving season ends in January, it will be time to start thinking about another season -- tax season -- and how changes to tax laws and filing requirements will affect your charitable organization. But non-profits, local sports leagues, animal rescue groups, fraternal organizations, and other tax-exempt organizations that file the Form 990 with the IRS cannot afford to wait until 2009 to begin filing preparations.

New Year's resolutions can be a good time to start new initiatives and personal improvement projects. How long a New Year's resolution lasts can depend on the nature of the resolution, how you prepare and your state of mind for accomplishing it. Here's how to ensure success.

The holidays will be here before you know it, and with the current state of the economy, consumers may be wondering how they are going to afford to be festive this year. Here are some tips to help you be festive and save some money.