Jeff Somers

When your lender sells your mortgage to another company, the terms stay the same—but you should take a few steps to protect yourself.

Can a bowl of ice and a fan really lower the temperature in your living room? No.

No windows? No central air? Don't sweat it—there are other ways to lower the temperature.

Some tools are worth spending extra on, but you can buy the cheap versions of some tools and not miss a beat.

"Safe rooms" give you someplace safe to weather emergencies—and you don’t have to spend a fortune to create one.

A wrap can give your car a visual makeover—but it’s not a great investment, for a lot of reasons.

You have a long layover, but you can do better than buying a day pass at one of those airline lounges.

We tend to think that buying something new is always the best option, but sometimes it really doesn’t make any difference.

Gas or electric, if you’re down a burner, it’s easier to repair (or replace) than you might imagine.

You can build a surprising number of things from a flatpack kit shipped to you.

You don’t run out to buy a new one—the solution is easy.

That new car smell is enticing, but it’s a terrible financial decision.

Glow-in-the-dark-paint can be incredibly useful in the home—if used correctly.

Need a mallet? A caulk gun? Don’t run to the store—you can MacGyver these basic tools with materials you already have.

You might love your home’s exposed brick, but you should watch for these signs of deterioration.

Putting an air conditioner through your wall instead of your window is easier than you think.

If you're unbanked, the USPS can help you with at least a couple of basic banking services.

Persistent puddles on your flat roof could be shortening its lifespan.

The terms sound the same, but there's a real difference in what they're describing.

Your old tub is a disaster. New tubs are expensive, and refinishing kits cost $30. But do they actually work?