Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and that means heart-shaped chocolates, coveted dinner reservations, and an ongoing quest for the perfect gift for your loved one. Shopping for a Valentine’s Day gift can be challenging and also rather expensive. If you live with your partner you might want to consider a home improvement gift idea so the gift keeps on giving. This way you can build, buy, and install something meaningful that you both can enjoy consistently for years to come. Who knows, you might even increase the value of your home.

As the number of streaming services grows, so do the costs of subscriptions. Many viewers are searching for ways to reduce these expenses without sacrificing access to their favorite shows and movies. The solution? Ad-supported streaming tiers. Now, Amazon's Prime Video is joining the crowd. While everyone who had been subscribed to Prime Video will automatically be converted to the "with ads" plan, we thought we’d look at some other popular services that offer a less expensive tier for viewers willing to sit through the occasional commercial break for ads. Some are definitely better than others and understanding which services provide a seamless ad experience can greatly improve your streaming satisfaction while also being kind to your wallet.

Taking a vacation in the winter is a perfect way to thaw out and brighten up your disposition. Trading in long nights and freezing days for sunshine and warm tropical breezes is the ultimate remedy for the winter blues. Before you rush out of your home and start chasing the sunshine, however, there are several steps you need to take to ensure your home is safe in the winter while you are away.

Freezing leftovers and any perishable food item you don’t plan on using immediately is a great way to preserve freshness. Food lasts longer in the freezer than it does in the refrigerator, and often tastes just as good once it is properly thawed. While food might last for upwards of months in the freezer, it doesn’t last forever. How long should you store food in the freezer before it goes bad?

The idea of a dedicated dining room has changed dramatically over the years. The evolution of dining rooms has led to many current homes not having one. Instead, people turn dining rooms into multi-functional spaces that serve as home offices, gyms, playrooms, libraries, and more.

The way we watch our favorite shows and movies has gone through a remarkable transformation, thanks to the rise of streaming services and smart TVs. Traditional television providers have had to adapt to this changing landscape or be left behind. DIRECTV is no exception. They have made the transition from satellite broadcasting to streaming services with their offering called DIRECTV Stream.

The winter isn’t the ideal season to accomplish your outdoor projects. Landscaping, gardening, and exterior work are often scheduled for the spring and fall months when the weather is more suitable. But sometimes work needs to be done in a given time frame, which means you need to accomplish projects like painting your home’s exterior in the middle of the coldest season. But is it a good idea to paint the outside of your home in the winter?

If you resolved to be more organized this year or currently find yourself living in a home filled with clutter, then the winter is the perfect time to do something about it. The weather outside might be frigid, but inside your home, there is plenty of work you can do. However, organizing your home and ridding it of clutter can feel overwhelming, which is why it is best if you accomplish this goal one task at a time.

Frozen pipes are an expensive nightmare. Your pipes may unfreeze quickly, but the anxiety that they may burst is awful. So, how long does it take for pipes to unfreeze?

Kittens are loving, adorable, and tiny, but they can make big messes. While they quickly adapt to litter boxes, you may have to clean a few messes before then. Understandably, many homeowners struggle with how to litter train a kitten.

Subscription costs for popular services range from $5.99 to $19.99 per month and even exceed $100 per month for premium live TV streaming packages that are akin to cable. But when platforms have exclusive content — like Stranger Things on Netflix, The Last of Us on Max, NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV, and the entire MLS season on Apple TV+ — you’ll need more subscriptions than ever to keep up with must-see TV.

We live in a world of deliveries, but they don’t always go as planned. No matter how hard they try, delivery drivers sometimes make mistakes and fail to find your home. They even sometimes deliver to the wrong address. So, why can’t delivery drivers find your house?

The first thing people see when they come to your house is the front porch. Whether a small humble stoop or a large wrap-around showpiece, your porch should feel welcoming and make people want to see more. Therefore, if the front of your house needs a facelift, it’s time to spruce up your front porch.

When the bitter cold of winter sets in, it is particularly difficult to stay motivated. The freezing temperatures, combined with short days, make even the most proactive person lethargic. While outdoor options might seem limited, the winter months allow you lots of free time to accomplish many home projects that you find yourself too busy to tackle in the spring and summer months.

Are you blessed with a closet and no clutter? If so, you end up with a world of possibilities. There are all sorts of creative, fun and practical things you can do with a spare closet.

A good chef’s knife is an essential tool for anyone who likes to cook. Even if you aren’t a culinary genius, it is important to have some quality knives to cut tough vegetables like potatoes and delicate ones like tomatoes. Most knives, regardless of quality, are very sharp at first. Over time, however, even the best knives grow dull. This begs the question — how often do you need to sharpen your kitchen knives?